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HYMNS 


FOR  THE  USE   OF 

THE  ^METHODIST  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH. 


REVISED   EDITION. 


I  will  sing  with  the  spirit,  and  I  will  sing  with  the 
understanding  also.  — 1  Coe.  xiv,  15. 


PUBLISHED  BY  CARLTON  &  PORTER, 

200  MTTLBESBY-STREET. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  CJongress,  in  the  year  1849, 

BY   LANE   &  SCOTT, 

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ADDRESS 


MEMBERS   AND    FEIEND3    OF    THE    METHODIS'.. 
EPISCOPAL    CHUEOH. 

The  Ilymn  Book  heretofore  in  use  among  us 
was,  in  our  opinion,  unsurpassed.  But  the  Gen- 
eral Conference  of  1848,  judging  that  the  vol- 
ume could  be  improved  by  a  careful  revision, 
and  by  judiciously  multiplying  the  number  of 
hymns,  appointed  a  Committee,  composed  of 
ministers  and  laymen,  to  prepare  a  Standard 
Edition  of  the  Methodist  Hymn  Book.*  This 
Committee,  having  finished  the  work  assigned 
them,  submitted  it  to  the  examination  of  the 
Book  Committee,  and  of  the  Editors  of  the 
Book  Concern;  and  having  been  approved 
by  them,  it  came  before  us  for  a  final  ^evieT^^. 
Our  examination  has  been  as  thorough  as  the 

*  The  Committee  were  Rev.  D.  Dailey,  Eev.  J.  B. 
Alverson,  Rev.  J.  Floy,  Rev.  D.  Patten,  jun.,  Rev.  F. 
Merrick,  Mr.  R.  A.  West,  and  Mr.  D.  Creamer. 


4  ADDEESS. 

limited  time  at  our  disposal  allowed.  Although 
we  reluctantly  part  with  some  of  the  familiar 
hvmns  of  the  old  book,  and  though,  perhaps, 
in  the  judgment  of  some,  they  have  not,  in 
every  instance,  been  substituted  by  hymns  of 
greater  merit,  yet  we  can  confidently  approve 
this  Revised  Copy ;  and  we  do,  most  cordially, 
recommend  it  as  a  greatly  improved  and  stand- 
ard edition  of  the  Methodist  Hymn  Book.  We 
congratulate  you,  brethren,  on  having  now 
such  a  Book  as,  from  the  number,  variety,  and 
adaptation  of  its  hymns,  will  not  require  an- 
other revision  for  generations  to  come. 

In  presenting  to  you  this  Standard  Hymn 
Book,  we  believe  that  we  are  putting  into  your 
hands  one  of  the  choicest  selections  of  evan- 
gelical Hymns  for  Private  Devotion,  as  well  as 
for  Family,  Social,  and  PubUc  "Worship.  We 
are  gratified  also  to  add,  that  no  mercenary 
ends  are  sought  in  this  publication ;  for  after 
the  necessary  expenses  are  met,  its  avails,  if 
any,  will  be  sacredly  devoted  to  charitable  and 
religious  objects,  as  were  the  profits  of  the 
former  edition.     We  urge  you,  therefore,  by 


ADDEESS.  O 

your  regard  for  our  Church,  and  for  the  au- 
thority of  the  General  Conference,  to  purchase 
only  such  Methodist  Hymn  Books  as  are  pub- 
lished by  our  Agents,  and  have  the  names  of 
your  Bishops. 

We  exhort  you,  dear  brethren,  to  sing  witli 
the  spirit,  and  with  the  understanding  also ,  ' 
and  we  shall  rejoice  to  join  you  in  time  and  in 
eternity. 

Your  affectionate  pastors  in  Christ, 

ELIJAH  HEDDIXG, 
BEVERLY  WAUGU, 
THO.  A.  MORRIS, 
L.  L.  HAMLINE, 
EDMUND  S.  JANES. 
Nbw-Yobk,  Ma/y,  1849. 


CONTENTS. 


Pack 

istroditctort  to  worship 7 

The  Divine  PeeI'-ections 45 

Jesus  Christ 73 

The  Holy  Spirit 115 

V  r  The  Ministry 127 

INSTITUTIONS  OF        |TheChurch 139 

The  Gospel. 


Tlie  Sabbath 148 

Baptism 155 

The  Lord's  Supper 160 

Provisions  and  Promises  of  the  Gospel 171 

f  Depravity 187 

The  Sinner                J  Awakening 1 97 

IHE  biNNER.              1  Inviting 205 

[  Penitential 217 

Thf  CnvT^TiAf,'          f  Justification  by  Faith 2C1 

1  HE  Ciieistia>         J  ^^j^,p  ^.^^  ^^^^  Assurance ...  276 

•                    [  SancLification 289 

Prayer  and  Intercession. 

Means  of  Grace.     I  l!:'^"'^]^^^'"""" ^! 


The  Closet 384 

Pleading  the  Scriptures 403 

Christian  Fellow-  (  Communion  of  Saints 411 

ship.  )  Love-Feast 423 

fThe  Warfare 431 

Duties  ANT)  Trials. -(  Patience  and  Resignation..  443 
t  Growth  in  Grace 474 

Humiliation  i  Unfaithfulness  mourned....  507 

(  Backslidings  lamented 515 

C  Deliverance  from  Trouble..  525 

Ee-joicing.  J  Communion  with  God 538 

[  Prospect  of  Heaven 551 

Special  Occasions 575 

Time  and  Eternity 627 

Close  of  Worship 675 


HYMNS. 


NTRODUCTORY  TO  WORSHIP. 


1  C.  M. 

OenerdL  iiwitation  to  praise  the  Redeemer. 

OFOR  a  thousand  tongues,  to  sing 
My  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  liis  grace. 

2,  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, — 
To  spread,  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 

The  honors  of  thy  Name. 

3  Jesus ! — the  Name  that  charms  our  fears. 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease ; 

'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancell'd  Bin, 
lie  sets  the  pris'ner  free ; 

His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean ; 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

5  He  speaks, — and,  list'ning  to  his  voice. 
New  life  the  dead  receive ; 

The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice ; 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

6  Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  ye  dumb. 
Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ ; 

Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come ; 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 


INTEODUCTOKY. 

2  S.  M. 

The  song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

AWAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake,  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  Name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love ; 
Sing  of  his  rising  power ; 

Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Ye  pilgrims,  on  the  road 
To  Zion's  city,  sing; 

Kejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God, — 
In  Christ,  the'  eternal  King. 

4  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, — 
Ye  blessed  children,  come ; 

Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away, 
To  our  eternal  home. 

5  There  shall  each  raptured  tongue 
His  endless  praise  proclaim; 

And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

3  C.  M. 

The  Heavenly  Guest. 

COME,  let  us  who  in  Christ  believe, 
Our  common  Saviour  praise : 
To  him,  with  joyful  voices,  give 
The  glory  of  his  grace. 

2  He  now  stands  knocking  at  the  door 
Of  every  smner's  heart : 

Tl^e  worst  need  keep  him  out  no  more, 
Or  force  him  to  depart. 

3  Through  grace  we  hearken  to  thy  voice, 
Yield  to  be  saved  from  sin; 

In  sure  and  certain  hope  rejoice, 
That  thou  wilt  enter  in. 


INTEODUCTOEY.  b 

4  Come  quickly  in,  thou  heavenly  guest, 

Nor  ever  lieuce  remove ; 
But  sup  with  us,  and  let  the  feast 

Be  everlastmg  love. 

4  C.  M. 

Tlie,  Lamb  worsliipped  on  earth  and  in  heaven. 

COME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne  : 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,  they  cry. 
To  be  exalted  thus : 

Worthy  the  Lamb,  our  hearts  reply, 
For  he  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honour  and  power  divme ; 

And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give. 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  The  whole  creation  join  m  one, 
To  bless  the  sacred  Name 

Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne. 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

5  L.  M. 

Jeaus  reigns. 

COME,  let  us  tune  our  loftiest  song, 
And  raise  to  Christ  our  joyful  strain; 
Worship  and  thanks  to  Him  belong. 

Who  reigns,  and  shall  forever  reign. 
2  His  sov'rcign  power  our  bodies  made ; 

Our  souls  are  iiis  immortal  breath; 
And  when  his  creatures  sinn'd,  he  bled, 

To  save  us  from  eternal  death. 
8  Burn  every  breast  with  Jesus'  love; 

Bound  every  heart  with  rapt'rous  joy; 
And  saints  on  earth,  with  samts  above, 

Your  voices  in  his  praise  employ. 


10  INTRODUCTOEY. 

4  Extol  tlie  Lamb  with  loftiest  son^, 
Ascend  for  him  our  cheerful  stram; 

Worship  and  thanks  to  Him  belong, 
Who  reigns,  and  shall  forever  reign. 


b  C.  M. 

T7i€  glories  of  our  King. 

COME,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
And  ioy  to  make  it  kno"mi, 
The  Sovereign  of  your  hearts  proclaiin, 
And  bow  before  his  throne. 

2  Behold  your  Lord,  your  Master,  crown'd 
With  glories  all  divine: 

And  tell  the  wond'ring  nations  round. 
How  bright  those  glories  shine. 

3  When,  in  his  earthly  courts,  we  view 
The  glories  of  our  Sing, 

We  long  to  love  as  angels  do, 
And  wish,  like  them,  to  sing. 

4  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain? 
Lord,  teach  our  songs  to  rise: 

Thy  love  can  animate  the  strain, 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 

7  C.  M. 

Joining  the  song  of  the  Church  triumphant. 

SING  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand 
Around  the'  eternal  throne. 
Of  every  kindred,  clime,  and  land, — 
A  multitude  unknown. 

2  Life's  poor  distinctions  vanish  here; 

To-day  the  young,  the  old, 
Our  Saviour  and  his  flock,  appear, 

One  shepherd  and  one  fold. 


INTEODUCTOEY.  11 

3  Toil,  trial,  suflfriner,  still  await 
On  earth  the  pilgrim  throng ; 

Yet  learn  we  in  our  low  estate 
The  Church  triumphant's  song. 

4  Worthy  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Cry  the  redeem'd  above, 

Blessing  and  honour  to  obtain. 
And  everlasting  love. 

5  Worthy  the  Lamb,  on  earth  we  sing, 
Who  died  our  souls  to  save; 

Henceforth,  0  Death,  where  is  thy  sting? 
Thy  victory,  0  Grave  ? 

6  Then  hallelujah !  power  and  praise 
To  God  in  Christ  Dc  given; 

May  all  who  now  this  anthem  raise, 
Eenew  the  song  in  heaven. 

8  9th  P.  M.  87,  87. 

Olory  to  the  Larrib. 

HAEK !  the  notes  of  angels,  singing. 
Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb ! 
All  in  heaven  their  tribute  bringing, 
Eaising  high  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Ye  for  whom  his  life  was  given. 
Sacred  themes  to  you  belong : 

Come,  assist  the  choir  of  heaven; 
Join  the  everlasting  song. 

3  Fiird  with  holy  emulation. 
We  unite  with  those  above :  _ 

Sweet  the  theme — a  free  salvation — 
Fruit  of  everlasting  love. 

4  Endless  life  in  him  possessing. 
Let  us  praise  his  precious  name; 

Glory,  honour,  power,  and  blessing. 
Be  forever  to  the  Lamb. 


12  INTEODUCTOEY. 

9  5th  P.  M.  4  linea  7s. 
Saints  and  angels  ever  praising  God. 

SONGS  of  jjraise  tlie  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  "n'ork  begun, 
When  he  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  rrince  of  Peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Saints  below  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

4  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death ; 
Then,  amid  eternal  joy. 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

10  L.  M. 

Tribute  of  praise  to  the  Saviour. 

JESUS,  thou  everlasting  Kmg, 
Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring; 
Accept  tliy  well-deserved  renown, 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  cro\vn. 

2  Let  every  act  of  worship  be 
Like  our  espousals,  Lord,  to  thee: 
Like  the  blest  hour,  when  from  above 
We  first  received  the  pledge  of  love. 

3  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day, 
O  may  it  ever,  ever  stay: 

Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 
Nor  hope  dechne,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

4  Let  every  moment  as  it  flies, 
Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys, 
Till  we  are  raised  to  smg  thy  Name, 
At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 


INTEODUCTORY.  13 

11  L.  M. 

The  creation  invited  to  praise  God. 

FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ; 
]jet  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 
2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word: 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  sun  shall  rise  and  set  no  more, 
S  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals,  bring; 
In  songs  of  praise  divinely  sing; 
The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim, 
And  shout  for  joy  the  Saviour's  name. 
4  In  every  land  begin  the  song; 
To  every  land  the  strains  belong : 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise. 
And  fill  the  world  with  loudest  praise. 

12  S.  M. 

The  universal  King. 

COME,  sound  liis  praise  abroad. 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing: 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown; 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 

The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  tlirone. 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord ; 

We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own. 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod; 

Come,  like  tne  people  of  his  choice. 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 


14  INTEODUCTOEY. 

13  4th  p.  M.  886,  886. 
The  love  of  Jesus. 

JESUS,  thou  soul  of  all  our  joys, 
For  whom  we  now  lift  up  our  voice, 
And  all  our  strength  exert, — 
Vouchsafe  the  grace  we  hiimbly  claim ; 
Compose  unto  a  thankful  frame, 
And  tune  thy  people's  heart. 

2  While  in  the  heavenly  work  we  join, 
Thy  glory  be  our  whole  design, 

Thy  glory,  not  our  own : — 
Still  let  us  "keep  this  end  in  view, 
And  still  the  pleasing  task  pursue, 

To  please  our  God  alone. 

3  Thee  let  us  praise  our  common  Lord, 
And  sweetly  join,  with  one  accord. 

Thy  goodness  to  proclaim: 
Jesus,  thyself  in  us  reveal, 
And  all  our  faculties  shall  feel 

Thy  harmonizing  Name. 

4  With  calmly  reverential  joy, 
O  let  us  all  our  lives  employ 

In  setting  forth  thy  love ; 
And  raise  in  death  our  triumph  higher. 
And  sing,  with  aU  the  heavenly  choir, 

That  endless  song  above. 

14  S.  M. 

Exhortation  to  praise  and  thanksgiving. 

ARISE  and  bless  the  Lord, 
Ye  people  of  his  choice; 
Arise  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God, 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 

2  Though  hisrh  above  all  praise. 
Above  all  blessing  high, 
Who  would  not  fear  his^  holy  Name, 
And  laud,  and  magnify? 


INTKODUCTOKY.  15 

3  0  for  the  living  flame, 
From  his  own  altar  brought, 

To  touch  our  lips,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought. 

4  God  is  our  strength  and  song, 
And  his  salvation  ours ; 

Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaim'd 
With  all  our  ransom'd  powers. 

5  Arise,  and  bless  the  Lord; 
The  Lord  your  God  adore; 

Arise  and  bless  his  glorious  Name, 
Henceforth,  forever  more. 


15  5th  P.  M.  4  lines  78. 

Let  all  the  people  praise  Ilim. 

THANK  and  praise  Jehovah's  Name, 
For  his  mercies,  firm  and  sure ; 
From  eternity  the  same, 
To  eternity  endure. 

2  Let  the  ransom'd  thus  rejoice, 
Gather'd  out  of  every  land; 

As  the  people  of  his  choice. 
Pluck  d  from  the  destroyer's  hand. 

3  Let  the  ciders  praise  the  Lord, 
Him  let  all  the  people  praise. 

When  they  meet,  vrith  one  accord, 
In  his  courts  on  holy  days. 

4  Praise  hiin,  ye  who  know  his  love ; 
Praise  him  from  the  depths  beneath ; 

Praise  him  in  the  heights  above; 
Praise  your  Maker,  "all  that  breathe. 

5  For  his  truth  and  mercy  stand. 
Past,  and  present,  and  to  be. 

Like  the  years  of  his  right  hand, 
Like  his  own  eternity. 


16    '  IXTEODUCTOEY. 

16  L.  M. 

Grateful  adoration. 

BEFOEE  Jehovah's  awfiil  throne, 
Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  Bov'reis^n  power,  without  onr  aid. 
Made  ns  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men; 

And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise; 

And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

4  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command; 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

17  L.  M. 

The  prosperity  of  tTie  saints. 

ORENDEK  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love. 
Whose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Hath  stood,  and  shall  forever  last. 
2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express. 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless  ? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise  ? 
S  Extend  to  me  that  favour,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford; 
When  thou  return'st  to  set  them  free. 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 
4  0  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see 
Thy  saints  in  full  prosperity, — 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join, 
And  count  thy  people's  triumph  mine ! 


INTRODUCTOKY. 

i  Q  13tli  P.  M.  10  10,  11  1.. 

Adoration  for  infinite  love. 

YE  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim. 
And  publish  abroad  hLs  wondertul  name ; 
The  name  all- victorious  of  Jesus  extol; 
HLs  kingdom  is  glorious ;  he  rules  over  all. 

2  God  ruleth  on  high,  almighty  to  save ; 
And  still  he  is  nigh ;  his  presence  we  have : 
The  great  congregation  his  triumph  shall  sintr, 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus  our  King. 

3  Salvation  to  God  who  sits  on  the  throne : 
Let  all  cry  aloud,  and  honour  the  Son; 
The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  proclaim. 
Fall  down  on  their  faces,  and  worship  the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  him  his  right,-- 
All  glory  and  power,  and  wisdom  and  miglit. 
All  honour  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasmg  for  infinite  love. 

1  9  4th  P.  M.  886,  BSG: 

Tlie  glory  of  IRs  Grace. 

LET  all  on  earth  their  voices  raise. 
To  sing  the  great  Jehovah's  praise > 
And  bless  his  holy  Name : 
RxA  glory  let  the  heathen  know, 
Ilis  wonders  to  the  nations  show, 
His  saving  grace  proclaim. 

2  lie  framed  the  globe ;  he  buUt  the  sky ; 
lie  made  the  shining  worlds  on  high, 

And  reigns  in  glory  there : 
His  beams  are  majesty  and  light ; 
His  beauties,  how  divinely  bright ! 

His  dwelling-place,  how  fair! 

a 


18  INTRODUCTOEY. 

3  Come  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  earth  shall  feel  his  saving  power, 

All  nations  fear  his  Name : 
Then  shall  the  race  of  men  confess 
The  beauty  of  his  holiness, 

Ilis  saving  grace  proclaim. 

20  L.  M. 

T?ie  Glories  of  Jehovah. 

SERVANTS  of  God!  in  joyful  lays, 
Sing  ye  the  Lord  Jehovah's  praise ; 
His  glorious  Name  let  all  adore, 
From  age  to  age,  forever  more. 

2  Blest  be  that  Name,  supremely  blest, 
From  the  sun's  rising  to  its  rest; 
Above  the  heavens  his  power  is  known, 
Through  all  the  earth  his  goodness  shown. 

3  "Who  is  like  God?  so  great,  so  high, 
He  bows  himself  to  view  the  sky; 
And  yet,  with  condescending  grace, 
Looks  down  upon  the  human  race. 

4  He  hears  the  uncomplaining  moan 
Of  those  who  sit  and  weep  alone ; 
He  lifts  the  mourner  from  the  dust ; 
In  him  the  poor  may  safely  trust. 

5  0  then,  aloud,  in  I'oyfiil  lays, 
Sing  to  the  Lord  Jeliovah's  praise; 
His  saving  Name  let  all  adore. 
From  age  to  age,  forever  more. 

21  3d  P.  M.  4  63  &  2  8?. 

The  universal  King. 

YOUNG  men  and  maidens,  raise 
Your  tuneful  voices  high; 
Old  men  and  children,  praise 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  sky: 
Him  three  in  one,  and  one  in  three, 
Extol  to  all  eternity. 


INTEODUCTOEY.  19 

2  The  universal  King 

Let  all  the  world  proclaim; 
Let  every  creature  sing 
His  attributes  and  name: 
Him  three  in  oncj  and  one  in  three, 
Extol  to  all  eternity. 

3  In  His  great  Name  alone 
All  excellences  meet, 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne. 
And  shall  forever  sit: 
Him  three  in  one,  and  one  in  tliree, 
Extol  to  all  eternity. 

4  Glory  to  God  belongs ; 
Glory  to  God  be  given 

Above  the  noblest  songs, 
Of  all  in  earth  and  heaven : 
Him  three  in  onCj  and  one  in  three, 
Extol  to  all  eternity. 

22  llthP.  M.  76,  V6,  77,  7G. 

The  Triune  God  of  truth  and  grace. 

MEET  and  right  it  is  to  sing, 
In  every  time  and  place, 
Glory  to  our  heavenly  King, 

The  God  of  truth  and  grace: 
Join  we  then  with  sweet  accord, 

All  in  one  thanksgiving  join : 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord^ 
Eternal  praise  be  thme. 

2  Thee  the  first-born  sons  of  light, 

In  choral  symphonies. 
Praise  by  day,  day  without  night, 

And  never,  never  cease ; 
Angels,  and  archangels,  all 

Praise  the  mystic  Three  in  One; 
Sins:,  and  stop,  and  gaze,  and  fall 

O'erwhehn'd  before  thy  throne. 


20  INTEODUCTOEY. 

3  Vying  Tvith.  that  heavenly  choir, 
Who  chant  thy  praise  above, 

"We  on  eagles'  wmgs  aspire, — 
The  Tvings  of  faith  and  love ; 

Thee  they  sing,  "with  glory  cro"^Ta'd ; 
"We  extol  the  slaughter' d  Lamb ; 

Lower  if  our  voices  sound, 
Our  subject  is  the  same. 

4  Father,  God,  thy  love  vre  praise, 
"Which  gave  thy  son  to  die ; 

Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 

Alike  we  glorify; 
Spirit,  Comforter  divine, 

Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  given, 
TUl  we  in 'full  chorus  join. 

And  earth  is  tum'd  to  heaven. 

2  3  9th  P.  M.  87,  57. 

The  Triune  God  glorified. 

GLOEY  to  the'  almighty  Father, 
Fountain  of  eternal  love, 
"Who,  his  wandering  sheep  to  gather, 
Sent  a  Saviour  from  above. 

2  To  the  Son  all  praise  be  given. 
Who,  with  love  unknown  before, 

Left  the  bright  abode  of  heaven, 
And  our  sin  and  sorrows  bore. 

3  Equal  strains  of  warm  devotion 
Let  the  Spirit's  praise  employ; 

Author  of  each  pure  emotion ; 
Source  of  wisdom,  peace,  and  joy. 

4  Thus,  while  our  glad  hearts,  ascending 
Glorify  Jehovah's  Name, 

Heavenly  songs  with  ours  are  blending  ; 
There  the  theme  is  still  the  same- 


INTEODUCTORY.  21 

24  3dP.  M.  4  6s&2  8s. 

Longing  for  the  house  of  Ood. 

LOED  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples,  are ; 
To  thine  abode  my  heart  aspires, 
With  warm  desires  to  see  my  God. 

2  0  happy  souls  that  pray 
Where  God  appoints  to  hear! 

O  happy  men  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there  ! 
They  praise  thee  still;  and  happy  they 
That  love  the  way  to  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears. 

Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears : 
O  glorious  seat !  thou,  God  our  Kmg, 
Shalt  thither  brmg  our  willing  feet. 

4  The  Lord  his  people  loves; 
His  hand  no  good  withholds 

From  those  his  heart  approves, 
From  humble  contrite  souls ; 
Thrice  happy  he,  O  God  of  hosts, 
Whose  spirit  trusts  alone  in  thee ! 

25  19th  P.  M.  664,  6664. 

Invocation  of  cmd  praise  to  the  Trinity. 

COME,  thou  Almighty  King, 
Help  us  thy  Name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise : 
Father  all-glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious. 
Come,  and  reign  over  lis, 
Ancient  of  days. 


22  INTKODUCTOEY. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  arise, 
Scatter  our  enemies, 

And  make  them  fall ; 
Let  thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  he  made ; 
Our  souls  on  thee  be  stay'd; 

Lord,  hear  our  call. 

3  Come,  thou  incarnate  "Word^ 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword, 

Our  prayer  attend; 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless. 
And  give  thy  "word  success : 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

4  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear 

In  this  glad  hour: 
Thou  who  Almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 

5  To  the  great  One  and  Three 
Eternal  praises  be 

Hence,   evermore. 
His  so v' reign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

2  6  L.  M. 

Joy  of  public  worship. 

GREAT  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs ; 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 


INTEODUCTOEY.  23 

2  Mi^ht  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  0  God  of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  ease,  or  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun,  ho  makes  our  day;    . 
God  is  our  shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too ; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  0  God  our  King,  whose  sov'reign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey, 
And  de\il8  at  thy  presence  flee, 

Blest  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  thee. 

27  L.M. 

Solenvn  reverence. 

ETEENAL  Power,  whose  high  abode 
Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God: 
Infinite  lengths  beyond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds : 

2  Thee  while  the  first  archangel  sings. 
He  hides  his  face  behind  his  wings: 
And  ranks  of  shining  thrones  around 
Fall  worshipping,  and  spread  the  ground. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do? 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too ; 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  crv, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High. 

4  Earth,  from  afar,  hath  heard  thy  fame. 
And  worms  have  learn'd  to  lisp  thy  name ; 
But  0  !  the  glories  of  thy  mind 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 


24  IKTRODUCTORY. 

5  God  is  in  heaven,  and  men  below : 
Be  short  our  tunes ;  our  words  be  few : 
A  solemn  reverence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 

28  L.  M. 

Living  bread. 

THY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford ; 
Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word : 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mix'd  with  what  we  hear. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above ; 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 

And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  vord  apply, 
With  sov'reign  power  and  energy ; 
And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  tear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will: 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

29  CM. 

Invoking  God's  presence  and  llessing. 

WITHIN  thy  house,  0  Lord  our  God, 
In  majesty  appear: 
Make  this  a  place  of  thme  abode. 
And  shed  thy  blessings  here. 

2  As  we  thy  mercv-seat  surround, 
Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart: 

And  let  thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 
With  power  reach  every  heart. 

3  Here  let  the  blind  their  sight  obtain ; 
Here  give  the  mourner  rest  j 

Let  Jesus  here  triumphant  reign, 
Enthroned  in  every  breast. 


INTEODUCTOKY.  25 

4  Here  let  the  voice  of  sacred  joy 

And  fervent  prayer  arise, 
Till  higher  strains  our  tongues  employ, 

In  bHss  beyond  the  skies. 

30  L.  M. 

now  dreadful  is  this  place  ! 

OTHOU,  whom  all  thy  saints  adore. 
We  now  with  all  thy  saints  agree, 
And  bow  our  inmost  souls  before 
Thy  glorious,  awful  Majesty. 

2  We  come,  great  God,  to  seek  thy  face, 
And  for  thy  loving  kindness  wait; 

And  0,  how  dreadful  is  this  place ! 
'Tis  God's  own  house,  'tis  heaven's  gate. 

3  Tremble  our  hearts  to  find  thee  nigh; 
To  thee  our  trembling  hearts  aspire : 

And  lo!  we  see  descend  from  high 
The  pillar  and  the  flame  of  fire. 

4  Still  let  it  on  the'  assembly  stav, 
And  all  the  house  with  glory  fill; 

To  Canaan's  bounds  point  out  the  way, 
And  lead  us  to  the  holy  hill. 

5  There  let  us  all  with  Jesus  stand, 
And  I'oin  the  general  Church  above, 

And  take  our  seats  at  thy  right  hand. 
And  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 

31  4th  P.  M.  886,  88fi. 
God's  glorious  presence. 

THOU  God  of  power,  thou  God  of  love, 
Whose  glory  fills  the  realms  above. 
Whose  praise  archangels  sing, 
And  veil  their  faces  while  they  cry, 
Thrice  holy,  to  their  God  most  High, 
Thrice  holy,  to  their  King  :— 


INTEODUCTORY. 

2  Thee  as  our  God  we  too  would  claim, 
And  bless  the  Saviour's  precious  name, 

Through  whom  this  grace  is  given; 
He  bore  the  curse  to  sinners  due, 
lie  forms  their  ruin'd  souls  anew, 

And  makes  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  The  veil  that  hides  thy  glory  rend, 
And  here  in  saving  power  descend, 

And  fix  thy  blest  abode ; 
Here  to  our  hearts  thyself  reveal. 
And  let  each  waiting  'spirit  feel 

The  presence  of  our  God. 

32  c.  M. 

A  lle^sing from  God^s  presence. 

aEEAT  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear; 
Thy  presence  now  display ; 
We  kneel  within  thy  house  of  prayer ; 

0  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 
2  The  clouds  which  veil  thee  from  our  sight, 

In  pity.  Lord,  remove; 
Dispose'^our  minds  to  hear  aright 

The  message  of  thy  love. 
8  Help  us,  with  holy  fear  and  joy. 

To  kneel  before  thy  face; 
0  make  us,  creatures  of  thy  power, 

The  children  of  thy  grace. 

33  L.M. 

Faith  reveals  God's  presence. 

NOT  liere,  as  to  the  prophet's  eye, 
The  Lord  upon  his  throne  appears; 
Nor  seraph-tongues  responsive  ciy, 

Holy !  thrice  noly !  in  our  ears : — 
2  Yet  God  is  present  in  this  place, 

Veil'd  in  serener  majesty; 
So  full  of  glory,  truth,  and  grace, 
That  faith  alone  suck  light  can  see. 


INTKODUCTOEY.  27 

3  Nor,  as  he  in  the  temple  taught, 

Is  Christ  "within  these  walls  reveal' d, 
When  blind,  and  deaf,  and  dumb  were  brought, 
Lepers  and  lame — and  all  were  heal'd : — 

4  Yet  here,  when  two  or  three  shall  meet. 
Or  thronging,  multitudes  are  found. 

All  may  sit  down  at  Jesus'  feet, 

And  hear  from  him  the  joyfal  sound. 

34  CM. 

3^«  promised  tleaaing. 

SEE,  Jesus,  thy  disciples  see; 
The  promised  blessing  give; 
Met  in  thy  name,  we  look  to  thee, 
Expecting  to  receive. 

2  Tliee  we  expect,  our  faithful  Lord, 

Who  in  thy  name  are  join'd; 
We  wait,  according  to  thy  word, 

Thee  in  the  midst  to  find. 

8  With  us  thou  art  assembled  here, 

But  0.  thyself  reveal ; 
Son  of  tiie  living  God,  appear  I 

Let  us  thy  presence  feel. 

4  Breathe  on  us.  Lord,  in  this  our  day, 
And  these  dry  bones  shall  live ; 

Speak  peace  into  our  hearts,  and  say. 
The  Holy  Ghost  receive. 

5  Whom  now  we  seek,  0  may  we  meet, 
Jesus,  the  crucified ; 

Show  us  thy  bleeding  hands  and  feet, 
Thou  who  for  us  hast  died. 

6  Cause  us  tlie  record  to  receive — 
Speak,  and  the  tokens  show — 

*'  0  be  not  faithless,  but  believe 
In  me,  who  died  for  you." 


28  INTKODUCTOEY. 

35  s.  M. 

Claiming  the  promise. 

JESUS,  we  look  to  thee, 
Thy  promised  presence  claun; 
Thou  in  the  midst  of  us  shalt  be, 
Assembled  in  thy  name ; 

2  Thy  name  salvation  is, 
Which  here  we  come  to  prove : 

Thy  name  is  life,  and  health,  and  peace, 
And  everlasting  love. 

3  Not  in  the  name  of  pride 
Or  selfishness  we  meet; 

From  nature's  paths  we  turn  aside, 
And  worldly  thoughts  forget. 

4  We  meet  the  grace  to  take. 
Which  thou  hast  freely  given ; 

We  meet  on  earth  for  thy  dear  sake. 
That  we  may  meet  in  heaven. 

5  Present  we  know  thou  art. 
But  0,  thyself  reveal ! 

Now,  Lord, 'let  every  bounding  heart 
The  mighty  comfort  feel. 

6  0  may  thy  quick'ning  voice 
The  death  ot  sin  remove; 

And  bid  our  inmost  souls  rejoice. 
In  hope  of  perfect  love. 

3  6  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  8s. 

God  is  in  this  place. 

LO !  God  is  here !  let  us  adore. 
And  own  how  dreadful  is  this  plac<j ; 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power, 

And  silent  bow  before  his  face ; 
Who  know  his  power,  his  grace  who  prove. 
Serve  him  with  awe,  with  rev'rence  love. 


INTEODUCTOEY.  29 

2  Lo !  God  is  here !  Mm  day  and  night 
United  choirs  of  angels  smg : 

To  him,  enthroned  above  all  height, 

Heaven's  host  their  noblest  praises  bring  : 
Disdain  not,  Lord,  our  meaner  song, 
Who  praise  thee  with  a  stamm'ring  tongue. 

3  Being  of  beings !  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  fi-agrance  fill ; 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face, 

Still  hear  and  do  thv  sov'reign  will ; 
To  thee  may  all  our  tiioughts  arise. 
Ceaseless,  accepted  sacrifice. 

37  s.  M. 

7%e  presence  and  grace  of  Je«vis. 

OTPIOU  who  art  the  Light 
Of  all  thy  saints  beloAV, 
That  we  may  worship  thee  aright, 
Thy  sov'reign  grace  bestow. 

2  Our  rising  world  obey'd 

Thy  Godhead's  high  command; 
And  all  the  heavenly  host  are  sway'd 
By  thy  creating  hand. 

3  Yet  all  things  made  anew 
To  wond'riug  mortals  seem. 

When  the  Eternal  W^ord  w©  view 
Descending  to  redeem. 

4  0,  be  thou  present  now. 
And  make  thy  mercy  known. 

While  at  thy  footstool.  Lord,  we  bow, 
And  our  Deliv'rer  own. 

5  Then  shall  we  live  to  thee. 
And  honour  this  thy  day ; 

Thine  own  devoted  servants  be, 
And  never  from  thee  strav. 


30  INTRODUCTORY. 

38  C.  M. 

A  blessing  on  ike  word. 

ONCE  more  we  come  before  our  God ; 
Once  more  his  blessing  ask: 
0  may  not  duty  seem  a  load, 
Nor  worship  prove  a  task. 

2  Father,  thy  quick' ning  Spirit  send 
From  heaven,  in  Jesus'  name, 

And  bid  our  waiting  minds  attend, 
And  put  our  souls  m  frame. 

3  May  we  receive  the  word  we  hear, 
Each  in  an  honest  heart ; 

And  keep  the  yjrecious  treasure  there, 
And  never  with  it  part. 

4  To  seek  thee,  all  our  hearts  dispose :  • 
To  each  thy  blessing  suit ; 

And  let  the  seed  thy  servant  sows. 
Produce  abundant  fruit. 

39  c.  M. 

GocCs  service  delightful. 
AiyiTII  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day, 
\T    Which  God  has  call'd  his  own; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey, 
To  worship  at  his  throne. 

2  Thy  chosen  temple,  Lord,  how  fair! 
As  here  thy  servants  throng 

To  breathe  the  humble,  fervent  prayer, 
And  pour  the  grateful  song. 

3  Spirit  of  grace  !  0  deign  to  dwell 
Within  thy  Church  below ; 

Make  her  in"^  holiness  excel. 
With  pure  devotion  glow. 

4  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found — 
Let  all  her  sons  imite. 

To  spread  with  holy  zeal  around, 
Her  clear  and  shining  light. 


INTRODUCTOEY.  31 

5  Great  God,  we  hail  the  sacred  day 
Which  thou  hast  call'd  thine  own ; 

With  joy  the  summons  we  obey, 
To  worship  at  thy  throne. 

4  0  5th  P.  M.  4  lines  76. 

God's  glorious  perfections  celebrated. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high, 
God,  wliose  glory  fills  the  sky ; 
Peace  on  earth  to  man  foreriven, 
Man,  the  well-beloved  of  Heaven. 

2  Sov'reign  Father,  heavenly  King, 
Thee  we  now  presume  to  sing ; 
Glad  thine  attributes  confess. 
Glorious  all,  and  numberless. 

3  Hail,  by  all  tliy  works  adored ! 
Hail,  the  everlasting  Lord! 

Thoe  with  thankful' hearts  wo  prove, 
God  of  power,  and  God  of  love. 

4  Clirist  our  Lord  and  God  wo  own, 
Christ,  the  Father's  only  Son ; 
Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  slain. 
Saviour  of  offending  man. 

5  Jesus,  in  thy  name  we  pray. 
Take,  O  take  our  sins  away  ;* 
Bow  thine  ear,  in  mercy  bow. 
Hear,  the  world's  atonement.  Thou ! 
tj  Hear,  for  thou,  0  Christ,  alone. 
Art  with  tliy  great  Father  one ; 
One  the  Holy  Ghost  with  thee; 
One  supreme  eternal  Three. 

4  1  5th  P.  M.  4  lines  7s. 

Humble  adoration. 

HEAVENLY  Father,  sov'reign  Lord, 
Be  thy  glorious  Name  adored. 
Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail ; 
Hail,  celestial  Goodness,  hail! 


32  INTKODUCTOEY. 

2  Thongli  unwortliy  of  tMne  ear, 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear ; 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring, 
When  around  thy  tlirone  we  sing. 

3  While  on  earth  ordain' d  to  stay, 
Guide  our  footsteps  in  thy  way, 
Till  we  come  to  dwell  with  thee, 
Till  we  all  thy  glory  see. 

4  Then,  with  angel-harps  again, 
We  will  wake  a  nobler  stram; 
There,  in  joyful  songs  of  praise, 
Our  triumphant  voices  raLse. 


42  c.  M. 

Jhe  fulness  of  God. 

BEING  of  beings,  God  of  love, 
To  thee  our  hearts  we  raise ; 
Thy  all-sustaining  power  we  prove, 
And  gladly  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Thine,  wholly  thine,  we  pant  to  be ; 
Our  sacrifice  Veceive : 

Made,  and  preserved,  and  saved  by  thee, 
To  thee  ourselves  we  give. 

3  Heavenward  our  every  wish  aspires. 
For  all  thy  mercy's  store  ; 

The  sole  return  thy  love  requires, 
Is  that  we  ask  for  more. 

4  For  more  we  ask ;  we  open  then 
Our  hearts  to'  embrace  thy  will ; 

Turn,  and  revive  us.  Lord,  again; 
With  all  thy  fulness  fiU. 

5  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  the  Saviour's  lovo 
Shed  in  our  hearts  abroad ; 

So  shall  we  ever  live,  and  move, 
And  be,  with  Christ  in  God. 


INTEODUCTOKY.  S3 

43  8th  P.  M.  87,  87,  47. 
Heavenly  joy  anticipated. 

IN  thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling, 
We,  thy  people,  now  draw  near : 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling; 
Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear : 

Hear  with  meekness, — 
Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened. 
May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee : 

Cheer'd  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthen'd, 
Mav  we  run,  nor  weary  be ; 

Till  thy  glory 
Without  cloud  in  heaven  we  see. 

3  There,  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 
All  thy  people  shall  adore ; 

Sharing  then  ni  rapture  greater 
Than  tliey  could  conceive  before: 

Full  enjoyment, — 
Full  and  pure,  forever  more. 

44  1st  P.  M.  6  Itium  88. 
Iloly,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  of  Babaoth. 

INFINITE  God,  to  thee  we  raise 
Our  hearts  in  solemn  soni^s  of  praise ; 
By  all  thy  works  on  earth  adored, 
We  worsliip  thee,  the  common  Lord ; 
The  everlasting  Father  own, 
And  bow  our  souls  before  thy  throne. 

2  Thee  all  the  choir  of  angels  sings, 
The  Lord  of  hosts,  the  King  of  kmgs ; 
Cherubs  proclaim  thy  praise  aloud, 
And  seraphs  shout  the  triune  God ; 
And  Holy,  holy,  holy,  cry. 
Thy  glory  fills  both  earth  and  sky. 
3 


34  INTEODUCTOET. 

3  Fatter  of  endless  majesty, 
All  might  and  love  we  render  thee ; 
Thy  true  and  only  Son  adore, 
The  same  in  dignity  and  power ; 
And  God  the  Holy  Ghost  declare, 
The  saints'  eternal  Comforter. 


45  5th  P.  M.  4  «ne«  rs. 

The  Lord  our  righteousness. 

IN  thy  presence  we  appear ; 
Lord  !  we  love  to  worship  here, 
"Wlien,  within  the  veil,  we  meet 
Thee  upon  thy  mercy-seat. 

2  While  thy  glorious  Name  is  sung, 
Touch  our  lips,  and  loose  our  tongue ; 
Then  our  joyful  souls  shall  bless 
Thee,  the  Lord  our  righteousness. 

3  While  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend, 
Let  thine  ear  in  love  attend ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes  ; 

Hear  us,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads. 

4  While  thy  word  is  heard  with  awe, 
And  we  tremble  at  thy  law, 

Let  thy  Gospel's  wondrous  love 
Every  "^doubt  and  fear  remove. 

5  While  thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  through  thy  name, 
In  their  voices  let  us  own 

Jesus,  speaking  from  the  throne. 

6  From  thy  house  when  we  return, 
Let  our  hearts  within  us  bum ; 
That  at  evening  we  may  say, — 
We  have  walk'd  with  God  to-day. 


INTEODUCTORY.  35 

46  L.  M. 

Universal  adoration. 

OHOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 
Thou  God  or  hosts,  by  all  adored : 
The  earth  and  heavens  are  full  of  thee. 
Thy  light,  thy  power,  thy  majesty. 

2  Loud  hallelujahs  to  thy  Name, 
Angels  and  seraphhn  proclaim  : 

By  all  the  powers  and  thrones  in  heaven, 
Eternal  praise  to  thee  is  given. 

3  Apostles  join  the  glorious  throng, 
And  swell  the  loud  triumphant  song : 
Prophets  and  mart^Ts  hear  the  sound, 
And  spread  the  hallelujali  round. 

4  Glory  to  thee,  0  God  most  high ! 
Father,  we  praise  thy  majesty: 
The  Son,  the  Spirit,  Ve  adore ; 
One  Godhead,  blest  for  evermore. 

47  s.  M. 

The  sacrifice  of  praise. 

WITH  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 
To  those  bright  realms  above, 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies, 
Where  dwells  eternal  Love. 

2  Before  thy  throne  we  bow, 
0  thou  almighty  King ; 

Plere  we  present  the  solemn  vow, 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  "While  in  thy  house  we  kneel, 
With  trust  and  holy  fear. 

Thy  mercy  and  thy  truth  reveal, 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

4  Lord,  teach  our  hearts  to  pray. 
And  tune  our  lips  to  sing ; 

Nor  from  thy  presence  cast  away 
The  sacrifice  we  briiij?. 


36  INTKODUCTORY. 

48  C.  M. 

The  Desire  of  all  nations. 

COME,  thou  Desire  of  all  thy  eainta, 
Our  humble  strains  attend, 
While,  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
Low  at  thy  feet  we  bend. 

2  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above. 
With  warm  devotion  rise ; 

IIow  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of  love, 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies. 

3  Come,  Lord,  thy  love  alone  can  raise 
In  us  the  heavenly  flame ; 

Then  shall  our  lii)S  resound  thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  thy  name. 

4  Now,  Saviour,  let  thy  glory  shine, 
And  All  tliy  dwellings  liere. 

Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

5  Then  shall  our  hearts  enraptured  Bay, — 
Come,  great  Kedeemer,  come. 

And  bring  the  bright,  tlie  glorious  day, 
That  calls  thy  children  home. 

49  13th  P.  M.  10  10,  11  11. 

Peace,  power,  and  lore. 

ALL  thanks  to  the  Lamb,  who  gives  us  to  meet: 
His  love  we  proclaim,  his  praises  repeat: 
We  own  him  our  Jesus,  continually  near, 
To  pardon  and  bless  us,  and  perfect  us  here. 

2  In  him  we  liave  peace,  in  him  we  have  power, 
Preserved  by  liis  grace  througliout  the  dark  hour ; 
In  all  our  temptations  he  keeps  us,  to  prove 
liis  utmost  salvation,  his  fulness  of  love. 

3  Pronounce  the  glad  word,  and  bid  us  be  free  : 
Ah !  hast  thou  not.  Lord,  a  blessing  for  me  ? 
The  peace  thou  hast  given,  this  moment  impart. 
And  open  thy  heaven,  0  Love,  in  my  lieart. 


INTEODUCTOKY.  *        37 

50  CM. 

Infinite  grace. 

INFINITE  excellence  is  thine, 
Thou  glorious  Prince  of  grace ! 
Thy  uncreated  beauties  shine 
With  never-fading  rays. 

2  Sinners,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
Come  bending  at  thy  feet ; 

To  thee  their  prayers  and  songs  ascend, 
In  thee  their  wishes  meet. 

3  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 
On  thy  exhavistiess  store  ; 

From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive, 
And  still  thou  givest  more. 

4  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joy ; 
They  find  their  all  in  thee  ; 

Thy  glories  will  their  tongues  employ 
Through  all  eternity. 

51  CM. 

Tlie  great  and  effectual  door. 

JESUS,  thou  all-redeeming  Lord, 
Thy  blessing  Ave  implore  ; 
Open  the  door  to  preach  thy  word, 
The  great,  effectual  door. 

2  Gather  the  outcasts  in,  and  save 
From  sin  and  Satan's  power; 

And  let  them  now  acceptance  have, 
And  know  their  gracious  hour. 

3  Lover  of  souls  !  thou  know'st  to  prize 
What  thou  hast  bought  so  dear : 

Come,  then,  and  in  thy  people's  eyes 
With  all  thy  wounds  appear. 

4  Appear,  as  when  of  old  confess'd, 
The  suff'ring  Son  of  God ; 

And  let  us  see  thee  in  thy  vest, 
But  newly  dipp'd  in  blood. 


38  IXTF.ODUCTOEY. 

§  The  hardness  of  our  hearts  remove, 

Thou  who  for  all  hast  died : 
Show  us  the  tokens  of  thy  love, 

Thy  feet,  thy  hands,  thy  side. 

6  Eeady  thou  art  the  blood  to'  apply, 

And  prove  the  record  true : 
And  all  thy  wounds  to  sinners  cry, 

I  suffer' d  this  for  you. 

5  2  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  Ss. 

Speak  our  sins  forgiven. 

FATHER  of  everlasting  grace, 
Be  mindful  of  thy  chanereless  word ; 
We  worship  tow'rd  that  lio^y  place, 

In  which  thou  dost  thy  name  record ; 
Dost  make  thy  gracious  nature  known, 
That  living  temple  of  thy  Son. 

2  Thou  dost  with  sweet  complacence  6C<j 
The  temple  fill'd  with  light  divine; 

And  art  thou  not  well  pleased  with  me, 
Who,  turning  to  that  heavenly  shrine. 
Through  Jesus  to  thy  throne  apply, 
Through  Jesus  for  acceptance  cry? 

3  With  all  who  for  redemption  groan, 
Father,  in  Jesus'  name  we  pray; 

And  still  we  crv  and  wrestle  on, 
Till  mercy  take  our  sins  away : 
Hear  from  thy  dwelling-place  in  heaven. 
And  now  pronounce  our  sins  forgiven. 

53  c.  M. 

WitJi  sxicJi  sacrifices  God  is  xceU  pleased. 

FATTIER,  behold,  with  gracious  eyes, 
The  souls  before  thy  throne. 
Who  now  present  their  sacrifice, 
And  seek  thee  in  thy  Son. 


INTRODUCTOEY.  39 

2  "Well  pleased  in  him  thyself  declare ; 
Thy  pard'ning  love  reveal ; 

The  peaceful  answer  of  our  prayer, 
On  every  conscience  seal. 

3  Meanest  of  all  thy  servants,  I 
Those  happier  spirits  meet, 

And  mix  with  theirs  my  feeble  cry, 
And  worship  at  thy  feet. 

4  On  me,  on  all,  some  gift  bestow, 
Some  blessing  now  impart ; 

The  seed  of  life  eternal  sow. 
In  every  waiting  heart. 

5  Thy  loving,  powerful  Spirit  shed. 
Speak  thou  our  sins  forgiven. 

And  hasten  through  the  lump  to  spread 
The  sanctifying  leaven. 

6  Refresh  us  with  a  ceaseless  shower 
Of  graces  from  above. 

Till  all  receive  the  perfect  power 
Of  everlasting  love. 

54  c.  M. 

Qod^  ike  only  object  of  worship. 

OGOD,  our  strength,  to  thee  our  song 
With  grateful  hearts  we  raise; 
To  thee,  and  thee  alone,  belong 
All  worship,  love,  and  praise. 

2  In  trouble's  dark  and  stormy  hour, 
Tliine  ear  hath   heard  our  prayer; 

And  graciously  thine  arm  of  power 
Hath  saved  lis  from  despair. 

3  And  thou,  O  ever  gracious  Lord, 
Wilt  keep  thy  promise  still. 

If,  meekly  neark'ning  to  thy  word, 
We  seek  to  do  thy  will. 


40  INTKODUCTOEY. 

4  Led  bj'  the  light  thy  grace  imparts, 
Ne'er  may  we  bow  the  knee 

To  idols,  wliich  our  wayward  hearts 
Set  up  instead  of  thee. 

5  So  shall  thy  choicest  gifts,  O  Lord, 
Thy  faithful  people  bless ; 

For  them  shall  earth  its  stores  afford, 
And  heaven  its  happiness, 

55  13th  P.  M.  10  10,  11  11. 

The  heavenly  Patiem. 

APPOINTED  by  thee,  we  meet  in  thy  name, 
And  meekly  agree  to  follow  the  Lamb; 
To  trace  thy  example,  the  world  to  disdain. 
And  constantly  trample  on  pleasure  and  pain. 

2  O  what  shall  we  do  our  Saviour  to  love? 
To  make  us  anew,  come.  Lord,  from  above ; 
The  fruit  of  thv  passion,  thy  holiness  give: 
Give  us  the  salvation  of  all  that  believe. 

3  O  Jesus!  appear;  no  longer  delay, 
To  sanctify  here,  and  bear  us  away ; 

The  end  of  our  meeting  on  earth  let  us  see — 
Triumphantly  sitting  in  glory  with  thee. 

56  L.  M. 

Jetus  everywhere  pre*ent. 

JESUS,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy -seat; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  Ls  hallow'd  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Dost  dwell  \vith  those  of  humble  mind; 
Such  ever  bring  thee  where  tliey  come, 
And,  gouig,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Great  Shepherd  of  thy  ch  osen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew  ; 
Here,  to  our  waitin?  hearts,  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 


INTRODUCTORY.  41 

57  5th -P.M..  4:  lines  7b. 

For  a  general  hlem.ng. 

LORD,  wo  come  before  thee  now, 
At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow; 
O,  do  not  our  suit  disdain  j 
Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ? 

2  Lord,  on  thee  our  souls  depend; 
Li  compassion  now  descend ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace, 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 

3  Send  some  message  from  thy  word, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford ; 

Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 
Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

4  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn; 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return; 

Those  that  are  cast  down  lift  up  ; 
Make  them  strong  in  faitli  and  hope. 

5  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee,  a  gracious  God  and  kind: 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free ; 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 

.58  c.  M. 

The  God  of  Bethd. 

OGOD  of  Bethel,  by  whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  fed. 
Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage. 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led : — 

2  Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present, 
Before  thy  throne  of  grace : 

God  of  our  fathers  !  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life. 
Our  wand'ring  footsteps  guide  ; 

Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  all  we  need  provide. 


42  INTRODUCTOKY. 

4  0  spread  thy  cov'ring  wings  around, 
Till  all  our  wand 'rings  cease, 

And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode, 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

5  Such  blessings,  from  thy  gracious  hand, 
Our  humble  prayers  implore  ; 

And  thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God, 
Our  portion  evermore. 

59  L.  M. 

The  bond  of  love. 

PEAISE  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee ; 
Thy  saints  adore  thy  holv  Name : 
Thy  creatures  bend  the'  obeclient  knee, 
And,  humbly,  now  thy  presence  claim. 

2  Eternal  Source  of  truth  and  light, 
To  thee  we  look,  on  thee  wc  call ; 

Lord,  wc  are  nothing  in  thy  sight, 
But  thou  to  us  art  all  in  all. 

3  Still  may  thy  children  in  thv  word 
Their  c:)mmon  trust  and  refuge  see ; 

O,  bind  us  to  each  other,  Lord, 

By  one  great  bond, — the  love  of  thee. 

4  So  shall  our  sun  of  hope  arise. 
With  brighter  still  and  brighter  ray, 

Till  thou  shalt  bless  our  longing  eyes 
With  beams  of  everlastmg  day. 

60  CM. 

JHvine  guidance  and  safety. 

BEFORE  thy  mercy-seat,  O  Lord, 
Behold,  thy  servants  stand. 
To  ask  the  knowledge  of  thy  word, 

The  guidance  of  thy  hand. 
2  Let  thy  eternal  truths,  we  pray, 

Dwell  richly  in  each  heart; 
That  from  the  safe  and  narrow  way 
We  never  may  depart. 


INTRODUCTOKY.  43 

3  Lord,  from  thy  word  remove  the  seal, 
Unfold  its  hidden  store ; 

And  as  we  hear,  0  may  we  feel 
Its  value  more  and  more. 

4  Help  ns  to  see  the  Saviour's  love 
Beamins:  from  every  page  ; 

And  let  the  thoughts  of  joys  above 
Our  inmost  souls  engage. 

5  Thus  while  thy  word  our  footsteps  guides, 
Shall  we  be  truly  blest ; 

And  safe  arrive  where  love  provides 
An  everliisting  rest. 

61  CM. 

Confession,  prayer,  and  praise. 

LORD  !  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne. 
And  our  confessions  pour, 
O  may  we  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  contrite  spirits  pitying  see ; 
True  penitence  impart: 

And  let  a  healing  ray  from  thee 
Beam  peace  into  each  heart. 

3  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 
O  let  our  wills  resign ; 

And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share. 
Which  is  not  wholly  thine. 

4  And  when  with  heart  and  voice  we  strive 
Our  grateful  hymns  to  raise, 

Let  love  divme  within  us  live. 
And  fill  our  souls  with  praise. 

5  Then,  on  thy  glories  while  we  dwell, 
Thy  mercies  we'll  review; 

With  love  divuie,  transported,  tell — 
Thou,  God,  art  Father  too ! 


44  INTRODUCTORY. 

62  L.  M. 

Orace^  pardon,  Ufe. 

FATHER  of  heaven,  -whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  thy  throne  we  smners  bend; 
To  us  thy  pard'ning  love  extend. 
2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  "Word, 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,   Redeemer,  Lord! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 
8  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  thy  quick' ning  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah !  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Mysterious  Godhead!  Three  in  One! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 

63  L.  M. 

True  worship  everywhere  accepted. 

OTHOU,  to  whom,  in  ancient  time, 
The  psalmist's  sacred  harp  was  strung, 
Whom  kings  adored  in  song  sublime, 

And  prophets  praised  with  glowing  tongue : 
2  Not  now  on  Zion's  height  alone 

The  favour'd  worshipper  may  dwell, 
Nor  where,  at  sultry  noon,  thy  Son 
Sat  weary  by  the  patriarch's  well. 

5  From  every  place  below  the  skies, 
The  grateful  song,  the  fervent  prayer, 

The  incense  of  the  heart,  may  rise 
To  heaven,  and  find  acceptance  there. 

4  0  thou,  to  whom,  in  ancient  time, 
The  holy  prophet's  harp  was  strung^ 

To  thee,  at  last,  in  every  clime. 
Shall  temples  rise,  and  praise  be  sung. 


THE   DIVIiXE   PERFECTIOlfS. 


64  L.  M. 

Ood  seen  in  his  works. 

THERE  is  a  God— all  nature  speaks, 
Througli  earth,  aiid  air,  and  seas,  and  skies  ; 
See — from  the  clouds  his  glory  breaks. 
When  earliest  beams  of  morning  rise. 

2  The  rising  sun,  serenely  bright. 
Throughout  the  world's  extended  frame, 

Inscribes,  in  characters  of  light. 
His  mighty  Maker's  glorious  name. 

3  Ye  curious  minds,  who  roam  abroad, 
And  trace  creation's  wonders  o'er, 

Clonfess  the  footsteps  of  your  God; 
Bow  down  before  him  and  adore. 

65  L.  M. 

7746  Jieavens  declare  his  glory. 

THE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  bkie  ethereal  sky. 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim  ; 
The'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Doth  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 
The  work  of  an  Almighty  Hand. 

2  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail. 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly,  to  the  list'ning  earth. 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth ; 
While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  bum. 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll. 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 


46        THE  DIVINE  PEEFECTIONS. 

3  What,  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  ball ; 
What,  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  the  radiant  orbs  be  found ; 
In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice ; 
Forever  singing  as  they  shine, 
The  Hand  that  made  us  is  divine. 

66  CM. 

AU  His  works  praise  Jlhn. 

THERE  seems  a  voice  in  every  gale, 
A  toncfue  in  every  flower. 
Which  tells,  O  Lord,  tlie  wondrou.s  tale 

Of  thy  almighty  power; 
The  birds,  that  rise  on  quiv'ring  wing, 

Proclaim  their  Maker's  praise, 
And  all  the  mingling  sounds  of  spring 
To  thee  an  anthein  raise. 

2  Shall  I  be  mute,  great  God,  alone 

'Midst  nature's  loud  acclaim  ? 
Shall  not  my  heart,  with  answ'ring  tone, 

Breathe  forth  thy  lioly  name  ? 
All  nature's  debt  is  small  to  mine, 

Nature  shall  cease  to  be ; 
Thou  gavest — proof  of  love  divine — 

Immortal  life  to  me. 

67  s.  M. 

Jlia  name  is  glorious. 
K  LMIGHTY  Maker,  God, 
Xl.  How  glorious  is  thy  Name  ; 
Thy  wonders  how  ditt'iised  abroad, 
"throughout  creation's  frame. 

2  In  native  white  and  red 

The  rose  and  lily  stand, 
And,  free  from  pride,  their  beauties  spread. 

To  show  thy  skilful  hand. 


THE  DIVINE  PEKFECTIONS.        47 

3  The  lark  mounts  iip  the  sky, 
With  unambitious  song; 

And  bears  her  Maker's  praise  on  high, 
Upon  her  artless  tongue. 

4  Fain  would  I  rise  and  sing 
To  my  Creator  too  ; 

Fain  would  my  heart  adore  ray  King, 
And  give  him  praises  due. 

5  Let  joy  and  worship  spend 
The  remnant  of  my  days  : 

And  to  my  God  my  soul  ascend, 
In  sweet  perfumes  of  praLse. 

68  c.  M. 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  His  glory. 

ETERNAL  Wisdom  !  thee  wo  praise. 
Thee  the  creation  sings  : 
With  thy  loved  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  scap. 
And  heaven's  high  palace,  rings. 

2  Thy  hand,  how  wide  it  spreads  the  sky. 
How  glorious  to  behold  ! 

Tinged  with  ii  blue  of  heavenly  dye, 
And  Starr' d  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  There  thou  hast  bid  the  globes  of  light 
Their  endless  circuits  run  : 

There  the  pale  {tlauet  rules  the  night; 
The  day  obeys  the  sun. 

4  Thy  glories  blaze  all  nature  round, 
And  strike  the  wond'ring  sight, 

Through  skies,  and  seas,  and  solid  ground, 
With  terror  and  delight. 

5  Infinite  strenj^th,  and  equal  skill, 
Shine  through  thy  works  abroad  : 

Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  builder  God  I 


48        THE  DIVINE  PERFECTIONS. 

6  But  the  mild  glories  of  thy  grace, 

Our  softer  passions  move  : 
Pity  divine  in  Jesus'  face, 

We  see,  adore,  and  love. 

69  c.  M. 

All  thijigs  created  for  his  glory. 

GREAT  First  of  beings  !  mighty  Lord 
Of  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Produced  by  thy  creating  word. 
The  world  from  nothing  came. 

2  Lord,  for  thy  glory  shines  the  whole; 
It  all  reflects  thy  light  : 

For  this  the  planets  ceaseless  roll, 
And  day  succeeds  the  niglit. 

3  For  this  the  earth  its  produce  yields ; 
For  tliis  the  waters  flow  ; 

And  blooming  plants  adorn  the  fields, 
And  trees  and  herbage  grow. 

4  Inspired  with  praise,  may  we  pursue 
This  wise  and  noble  end, 

That  all  we  think,  or  say,  or  do, 
Shall  to  thy  glory  tend. 

70  c.  M. 

7%e  God  of  nature  and  of  grace. 

THE  God  of  nature  and  of  grace 
In  all  his  works  appears ; 
His  goodness  through  the  earth  we  trace, 
His  grandeur  in  the  spheres. 

2  Behold  this  fair  and  fertile  globe, 
By  him  in  wisdom  plann'd ; 

'Twas  he  who  girded,  like  a  robe, 
The  ocean  round  the  land. 

3  Lift  to  tlie  arch  of  heaven  your  eye; 
Thither  liis  path  pursue  ; 

His  glory,  boundless  as  tie  sky, 
O'erwhelms  the  wondVing  view. 


THE  DIVINE  PERFECTIONS.        49 

4  How  excellent,  0  Lord,  thy  name, 
In  all  creation's  lines : 

Spread  through  eternit}^,  thy  fame 
With  rising  lustre  shines. 

5  These  lower  works  that  swell  thy  praise, 
High  as  our  thoughts  can  tower, 

Are  but  a  portion  of  thy  ways, — 
The  hiding  of  thy  power. 

6  Millions  before  thy  presence  stand, 
Who  feel,  while  they  adore. 

Fulness  of  joy  at  thy  right  haind. 
And  pleasures  evermore- 

71  CM. 

Hia  greatneM  a/txd  condescensian. 

OLOED,  our  King,  how  excellent 
Thy  name  on  earth  is  known; 
Thy  glory  in  the  firmament. 
How  wonderfully  shown! 

2  When  I  behold  the  heavens  on  high, 
The  work  of  thy  right  hand ; 

The  moon  and  stars  amid  the  sky. 
Thy  lights  in  every  land  : — 

3  Lord !  what  is  man  that  thou  shouldst  deifai 
On  him  to  set  thy  love, 

Give  him  on  earth  a  while  to  reign, 
Then  fill  a  throne  above? 

4  O  Lord,  how  excellent  thy  name; 
How  manifold  thy  ways ! 

Let  time  thy  saving  truth  proclaim. 
Eternity  thy  praise. 

72  c.  M. 

Sis  glory  and  majesty. 

OGOD,  we  praise  thee,  and  confess 
That  thou  the  only  Lord 
And  everlasting  Father  art, 
By  all  the  earth  adored. 


50        THE  DIVINE  PERFECTIONS. 

2  To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud ; 
To  thee  the  powers  on  high, 

Both  cherubim  and  seraphim, 
Continually  do  cry  ; — 

3  0  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
Whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 

The  world  is  with  the  glory  fiU'd 
Of  thy  majestic  sway. 

4  The'  apostles'  glorious  company, 
And  prophets  crown'd  with  light, 

With  aU  the  martyrs'  noble  host, 
Thy  constant  praise  recite. 

5  The  holy  Church  throughout  the  world, 
O  Lord,  confesses  thee, 

That  thou  eternal  Father  art, 
Of  boundless  majesty. 


73  L.  M 

Wisdom,  majesty,  goodne^g. 


F 


ATIIER  of  all.  whose  powerful  voice 
Call'd  forth  tins  universal  frame  I 
Who!*e  mercies  over  all  rejoice, 

Through  endless  ages  still  the  same: 
Thou  by  thy  word  upholdest  all ; 

Thy  bounteous  love  to  all  is  show'd; 
Thou  hear'st  thy  every  creature's  call, 

And  fillest  every  mouth  with  good. 

2  In  heaven  thou  reign'st  enthroned  in  light, 

Nature's  expanse  before  thee  spread ; 
Earth,  air,  and  sea,  before  thy  sight. 

And  hell's   deep  gloom,  are  open  laid : 
Wisdom,  and  might,  and  love,  are  thine: 

Prostrate  before  thy  face  we  fall, 
Confess  thine  attributes  divme. 

And  hail  thee  sov'reign  Lord  of  all. 


THE  DIVINE  PEKFECTIONS         51 
74  C.  M. 

Universal  sovereignty. 

THE  Lord  descended  from  above, 
And  bow'd  the  heavens  most  high, 
And  underneath  his  feet  he  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 

2  On  cherubim  and  seraphim 
Full  royally  he  rode. 

And  on  the  wings  of  mighty  winds, 
Came  flying  all  abroad. 

3  He  sat  serene  upon  the  floods, 
Their  fury  to  restrain  ; 

And  he,  as  sov'reign  Lord  and  King, 
For  evermore  shall  reign. 

75  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  8s. 

Omnipotence  and  immutahilitij. 

WHEN  Israel  out  of  Egypt  came, 
And  left  the  proud  oppressor's  land, 
Supported  by  the  great  I  AM, 

Safe  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand, 
The  Lord  in  Israel  reign'd  alone. 
And  Judah  was  his  fav'rite  throne. 

2  The  sea  beheld  his  power,  and  fled, 
Disparted  by  the  wond'rous  rod; 

Jordan  ran  backward  to  its  head, 
And  Sinai  felt  the'  incumbent  God ; 

The  mountains  skipp'd  like  frighten'd  rams, 

The  hills  leap'd  after  them  as  lambs. 

8  What  ail'd  thee,  0  thou  trembling  sea? 

What  horror  turn'd  the  river  back? 
Was  nature's  God  displeased  with  thee? 

And  why  should  hills  or  mountains  shake? 
Ye  mountains  huge,  that  skipp'd  like  rams? 
Ye  hills,  that  leap'd  as  frighten'd  lambs  ? 


52       THE  DIVINE  PERFECTIONS. 

4  Earth,  tremble  on,  with  all  thy  sons, 
In  presence  of  thy  awful  Lord, 

Whose  power  inverted  nature  owns, 
Her  only  law  his  sov' reign  word  : 
He  shakes  the  center  with  his  rod. 
And  heaven  hows  down  to  Jacob's  God. 

5  Creation,  varied  by  his  hand. 
The'  omnipotent  Jehovah  knows ; 

The  sea  is  turn'd  to  solid  land. 

The  rock  into  a  fountain  flows : 
And  all  things,  as  they  change,  proclaim 
The  Lord  eternally  the  same. 

76  s.  M. 

Creator  of  soul  and  lady. 

0  ALL-CREATING  God, 
At  whose  supreme  decree 
My  body  rose,  a  breathing  clod, — 
My  soul  sprang  forth  from  thee : 

2  For  this  thou  hast  design'd, 
And  form'd  me  man  for  this — 

To  know  and  love  thyself,  and  find 
In  thee  my  endless"  bliss. 

7Y  3d  P.  M.  4  Gs  &  2  8s. 

Greatness  and  condescension. 

THE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
His  throne  is  built  on  high ; 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty: 
His  glories  shine  with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye  can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe ; 
His  Avrath  and  justice  stand 
To  guard  his  holy  law  ; 
And  where  his  love  resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grace. 


THE  DIVINE  PEKFECTIONS.        53 

3  Through  all  his  mighty  works 
Amazing  wisdom  shines ; 

Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 
And  all  their  dark  designs ; 
Strong  is  his  arm,  and  shall  fulfil 
HLs  great  decrees  and  sov'reign  will. 

4  And  will  this  sov'reign  King 
Of  glory  condescend ; — 

And  will  he  write  his  name, 
My  Father  and  my  Friend? 

1  love  his  Name,  I  love  his  word ; 
Join  all  my  powers  to  praise  the  Lord. 

78  L.  M. 

Omnipotence  and  wisdom. 

COME,  0  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays. 
Attempt  thy  great  Creator's  praise : 
But  0,  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame  ? 
"What  mortal  verse  can  reach  the  theme  ? 

2  Enthroned  amid  the  radiant  spheres, 
Ho  glory  like  a  garment  wears  ; 

To  torm  a  robe  of  light  divine. 

Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shine. 

3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Omnipotence,  Avith  wisdom,  sliines ; 

His  works,  through  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Declare  the  glory  of  his  Name. 

4  Raised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Do  thou,  my  soul,  his  glories  sing ; 
And  let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue, 
Till  list'ning  worlds  shall  jom  the  song. 

T9  CM. 

Majesty  and  power. 

THE  Lord  our  God  is  clothed  with  might, 
The  winds  obey  his  will; 
He  speaks,  and  in  his  heavenly  height 
The  rollmg  sun  stands  still. 


54       THE  DIVINE  PERFECTIONS. 

2  Eebel,  ye  waves,  and  o'er  the  land 
With  threat'ning  aspect  roar; 

The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 
And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Ye  winds  of  night,  your  force  combine  : 
Without  his  high  behest, 

Ye  shall  not,  in  the  mountain-pine, 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  His  voice  sublime  is  heard  afar ; 
In  distant  peals  it  dies ; 

He  yokes  the  whirlwind  to  his  car, 
And  sweeps  the  howling  skies. 

5  Ye  sons  of  earth,  in  rev'rence  bend  ; 
Ye  nations,  wait  his  nod; 

And  let  unceasing  praise  ascend 
In  honour  of  our  God. 

80  L.  M. 

Omnipotence  and  grace. 

THE  earth,  with  all  her  fulness,  owns 
Jehovah  for  her  sov'reign  Lord ; 
The  countless  myriads  of  her  sons 
Rose  into  being  at  his  word. 

2  His  word  did  out  of  nothing  call 
The  world,  and  founded  all  that  is: 

Launch'd  on  the  floods  this  solid  ball, 
And  fix'd  it  in  the  floating  seas. 

3  But  who  shall  quit  this  low  abode — 
Who  shall  ascend  the  heavenly  place, 

And  stand  upon  the  mount  of  Goo, 
And  see  liis  Maker  face  to  face  ? 

4  The  man  whose  hands  and  heart  are  clean 
That  blessed  portion  shall  receive; 

He  who  by  grace  is  saved  from  sin, 
Shall  with  his  God  in  glory  live: — 


THE  DIVINE  PERFECTIONS.        55 

5  He  shall  obtain  the  starry  crown ; 

And,  number' d  with  the  saints  above, 
The  God  of  his  salvation  own, 

The  God  of  his  salvation  love. 

81  S.M. 

Bounteous  in  mercy  and  goodness. 

MY  Maker  and  my  King, 
To  thee  my  all  I  owe* 
Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring 
Whence  ail  my  blessings  flow.  f 

2  The  creature  of  thy  hand, 
On  thee  alone  I  live  • 

My  God,  thy  benefits  demand 
More  praise  than  I  can  give. 

3  O,  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 

<S2  L.  M. 

From  everlasting  to  everlasting. 

ERE  mountains  rear'd  their  forms  sublime. 
Or  heaven  and  earth  in  order  stood. 
Before  the  birth  of  ancient  time. 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

2  A  thousand  ages,  in  their  flight, 
With  thee  are  as  a  fleeting  day; 

Past,  present,  future,  to  thy  sight 
At  once  their  various  scenes  display. 

3  But  our  brief  life's  a  shadowy  dream, 
A  passing  thought,  that  soon  is  o'er, — 

That  fades  with  morning's  eai'liest  beam. 
And  fills  the  musing  mind  no  more. 

4  To  us,  0  Lord,  the  wisdom  give. 
Each  passing  moment  so  to  spend. 

That  we  at  length  with  thee  mq.y  live 
Where  life  and  bliss  shall  never  end. 


56       THE  DIVINE  PEEFECTI0N8. 

83  C.  M. 

Omnisciejtea. 

LOKD,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee ; 
In  vain  ray  soul  would  try 
To  sliun  thy  presence,  or  to  nee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 
My  rising  and  my  rest, 

My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
The  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  thee,  Lord, 
Before  they're  form'd  within. 

And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
Thou  know'st  the  sense  1  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge !  deep  and  liigh : 
Where  can  a  creature  hide? 

Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 

To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sov'reign  love. 

84  c.  M. 

Omniscience  and  omnipresence. 

FATHER  of  spirits,  nature's  God, 
Our  thoughts  are  known  to  thee ; 
Thou,  Lord,  canst  hear  each  idle  word, 
And  every  action  see. 

2  Could  we,  on  morning's  swiftest  wings, 
Fly  through  the  trackless  air, 

Or  dive  beneath  deep  ocean's  springs, 
Thy  presence  would  be  there. 

3  In  vain  may  guilt  attem{>t  to  fly, 
Conceal'd  by  darkest  night ; 

One  glance  from  thy  all-piercing  eye 
Can  bring  it  all  to  light 


THE  DIVINE  PERFECTIONS.        67 

4  Search  thou  our  hearts,  and  there  destroy 

Each  secret  bosom  siu, 
And  fit  us  for  those  realms  of  joy, 

That  we  may  enter  in. 

85  10th  P.  M.  8  lines  88. 

Immutdbilihj. 

THIS,  this  is  the  God  we  adore, 
Our  faithful,  unchangeable  friend, 
Whose  love  is  as  great  as  his  power, 

And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end : 
'Tis  Jesus,  the  firet  and  the  last. 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home; 
We'll  praise  liim  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 

86  L.M. 

Infinite  in  tvisdom. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  !  'tis  good  to  raise 
Your  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise: 
His  nature  and  his  Avorks  invite 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  He  form'd  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames ; 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names ; 
His  wisdom's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound, — 
A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

3  Sing  to  the  Lord  !   exalt  him  high, 
Who  spreads  the  clouds  along  the  sky; 
There  lie  prepares  the  fruitful  rain. 
Nor  lets  the  drops   descend  in  vain. 

4  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn; 
He  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  corn; 
The  beasts  with  food  his  hands  supply, 
And  the  young  ravens  when  they  cry. 
f)  What  is  the  creature's  skill  or  force? 
The  spriifhtly  man,  or  warlike  horse? 
The  piercing  wit,  the  active  limb? 

All  are  too  mean  dolighta  for  him. 


58        THE  DIVINE  PERFECTIONS. 

6  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight ; 
He  views  his  children  with  delight : 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
He  looks,  and  loves  his  image  there. 

87  2d  P.  M.  6  lines  8s. 
Infinite  condescension. 

OGOD,  of  good  the'  unfathom'd  sea, 
Who  woiUd  not  give  his  heart  to  thee  1 
Who  would  not  love  thee  with  his  might  1 
O  Jesus,  lover  of  mankind, 
Who  would  not  his  whole  soul  and  mind, 
With  all  his  strength  to  thee  unite  1 

2  Thou  shin'st  with  everlasting  rays ; 
Before  the'  insufferahle  blaze 

Angels  with  both  wings  veil  their  eyes : 
Yet  free  as  air  thy  bounty  streams ; 
On  all  thy  works  thy  mercy's  beams, 

Diffusive  as  thy  sun's,  arise. 

3  Astonish'd  at  thy  frowning  brow. 
Earth,  hell,  and  heaven's  strong  pillars  bow 

Terrible  majesty  is  thine  ! 
Who  then  can  that  vast  love  express. 
Which  bows  thee  down  to  me, — who  less 

Than  nothing  am,  till  thou  art  mine ! 

4  High  throned  on  heaven's  eternal  hill, 
In  number,  weight,  and  measure,  still 

Thou  sweetly  ord'rest  all  that  is ; 
And  yet  thou  deign'st  to  come  to  me. 
And  guide  my  steps,  that  I,  with  thee 

Enthroned,  "^may  reign  in  endless  bliss. 

88  L.  M. 
Wisdom,  justice,  truth. 

THINE,  Lord,  is  wisdom,  thine  alone ! 
Justice  and  truth  before  thee  stand : 
Yet,  nearer  to  thy  sacred  throne, 
Mercy  withholds  thy  lifted  hand. 


THE  DIVINE  PEEFECTIONS.        69 

2  Each  evening  shows  thy  tender  love ; 
Each  rising  morn  thy  plenteous  grace  : 

Thy  -waken'd  wrath  doth  slowly  move; 
•fhy  willing  mercy  flies  apace. 

3  To  thy  benign,  indulgent  care, 
Father,  this  light,  this  breath  we  owe ; 

And  all  we  have,  and  all  we  are. 
From  thee,  great  Source  of  being,  flow. 

4  Thrice  Holy !  thine  the  kingdom  is, 
The  power"  omnipotent  is  thine ; 

And  when  created  nature  dies, 
Thy  never-ceasing  glories  shine. 

89  c.  M. 

Goodness  and  mercy. 

LET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 
Thou  sov'reign  Lord  of  all ; 
Thy  strength'ning  hands  uphold  the  weak, 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 

2  When  sorrows  bow  the  spirit  down, 
When  virtue  lies  distress'' d, 

Beneath  the  proud  oppressor's  frown, 
Thou  giv'st  the  mourner  rest. 

3  Thou  know'st  the  pains  thy  servants  feel, 
Thou  hear'st  thy  children's  cry  ; 

And  their  best  wishes  to  fulfil. 
Thy  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

4  Tliy  mercy  never  shall  remove 
From  men  of  heart  sincere : 

Tliou  sav'st  the  souls  whose  humble  love 
Is  join'd  with  holy  fear. 

5  My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  thy  praise, 
And  spread  thy  fame  abroa(i ; 

Let  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 
The  honours  of  their  God. 


60        THE  DIVINE  PEEFECTIONS. 

90  s.M. 

The  only  wUe  God. 

THOU,  tlie  eternal  Lord, 
Art  nigli  above  our  thought ; 
And  worthy  to  be  fear'd,  adored. 

By  aU  thy  hands  have  wrought: 
None  can  with  thee  compare, 

Thy  glory  fills  the  sky ; 
And  all  created  beings  are 
As  nothing  in  thine  eye. 

2  Of  thine  unbounded  power, 
To  thee  the  praise  we  give ; 

Omnipotently  great,  and  more 
Than  heart  can  e'er  conceive  : 

Whene'er  thou  wilt  proceed, 
Thy  work  can  none  withstand, 

Or  frustrate  thy  determined  deed, 
Or  stay  the'  Almighty's  hand. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  art  wise  alone; 
Thy  counsel  doth  excel; 

Most  wonderful  thy  works  we  own, 

Thy  ways  unsearchable  : 
Who  knows  the  mystery, — 

The  judgments  can  explain, — 
Of  Him  whose  eyes  in  darkness  see, 

And  search  the  heart  of  man  ? 

91  CM. 

Glory,  mercy,  grace. 

T7ATHER,  how  wide  thy  glory  shines, 
J.   How  high  thy  wonders  rise*! 
Known  through 'the  earth  by  tliousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power ; 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill : 
And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour 

We  read  thy  patience  still. 


THE  DIVINE  PEEFECTIONS.        61 

3  Part  of  thy  Name  divinely  stands, 
On  all  thy  creatures  writ ; 

They  show  the  labour  of  thy  hands, 
Or  impress  of  thy  feet : 

4  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 
To  save  rebellious  worms, 

Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join 
In  their  divinest  forms  : 

5  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known, 
Nor  dares  a  creature  guess 

Which  of  the  glories  brighter  shone, 
The  justice  or  the  grace. 

6  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 
Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  ; 

Bright  seraphs  learn  Immanuel's  name, 
And  try  tlieir  choicest  strains. 

7  0  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 
In  that  immortal  song  ! 

Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 

92  c.  M. 

Wisdom  and  goodness. 

BLEST  be  our  everlasting  Lord, 
Our  Father,  God,  and  King ! 
Thy  sov'reign  goodness  we  record. 
Thy  glorious  power  we  sing. 

2  By  thee  the  victory  is  given : 
The  majesty  divine. 

Wisdom  and  might,  and  earth  and  heaven. 
And  all  therein,  are  thine. 

3  The  kingdom,  Lord,  is  thine  alone. 
Who  dost  thy  right  maintain, 

And,  high  on  thy  eternal  throne. 
O'er  men  and  "angels  reign. 


62        THE  DIVINE  PERFECTIONS. 

4  Riclies,  as  seemeth  good  to  thee, 
Thou  dost,  and  honour  give ; 

And  kuigs  their  power  and  dignity- 
Out  of  thy  hand  receive. 

5  Thou  hast  on  us  the  grace  bestow'd, 
Thy  greatness  to  proclaim  ; 

And  therefore  now  we  thank  our  God, 
And  praise  thy  glorious  Name. 

6  Thy  glorious  Name,  thv  nature's  powers, 
Thou  dost  to  us  make  known ; 

And  all  the  Deity  is  ours, 
Through  thy  incarnate  Son. 

93  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  Qb. 

Goodness. 


0 


GOD,  my  hope,  my  heavenly  rest, 
My  ail  of'  happiness  below, 


Grant  my  importunate  request, 

To  me,  to  me,  thy  ffoodiiess  show; 
Thy  beatific  face  display. 
The  brightness  of  eternal  day. 

2  Before  my  faith's  enlighten'd  eyes, 
Make  all  thy  gracious  goodness  pass ; 

Thy  goodness  is  the  sight  I  prize : 
0  might  I  see  thy  smiling  face : 

Thy  nature  in  my  soul  proclaim, 

Eeveal  thy  love,  thy  glorious  name. 

94  L.M. 

Tmmanud,  God  with  us. 

ETERNAL  depth  of  love  divine, 
In  Jesus,  God  with  us,  display'd ; 
How  bright  thy  beaming  glories  shine ! 
How  wide  thy  healing  streams  are  spread ! 

2  With  whom  dost  thou  delight  to  dwell  ? 

Sinners,  a  vile  and  thankless  race ! 
O  God,  what  tongue  aright  can  tell 

How  vast  thy  love,  how  great  thy  grace ! 


THE  DIVINE  PEEFECTIONS.        63 

3  The  dictates  of  thy  sov'reign  will 
With  joy  our  grateful  hearts  receive ; 

All  thy  delight  in  us  fulfil ; 
Lo,  all  we  are  to  thee  we  give. 

4  To  thy  sure  love,  thy  tender  care, 
Our  flesh,  soul,  spirit,  we  resign ; 

O  fix  thy  sacred  presence  there, 
And  seal  the'  abode  forever  thine. 

95  c.  M. 

Infinite  love. 

A  THOUSAND  oracles  divine 
Their  common  beams  unite. 
That  sinners  may  with  angels  join, 
To  worship  God  aright. 

2  Triumphant  host !  they  never  cease 
To  laud  and  magnify 

The  triune  God  of  holiness, 
Whose  glory  fills  the  sky. 

3  By  faith  the  upper  choir  we  meet, 
And  join  with  them  to  sing 

Jehovah,  on  his  shining  seat. 
Our  Maker  and  our  King. 

4  For  God,  made  flesh,  is  wholly  ours; 
And  asks  our  noblest  strain  ; 

The  Father  of  celestial  powers. 
The  Friend  of  earth-born  man. 

96  CM. 

God  is  love. 

GEEAT  God !  to  me  the  sight  afford 
To  him  of  old  allow'd  ; 
And  let  my  faith  behold  its  Lord, 

Descending  in  a  cloud. 
2  In  thy  revealing  Spirit  come, 

Thine  attributes  proclaim, 
And  to  my  inmost  soul  make  known 
The  glories  of  thy  Name. 


64       THE  DIVINE  PEEFECTIOKS. 

3  Jehovah,  Christ,  I  thee  adore, 
Who  gav'st  my  soul  to  be ; 

Fountain  of  being  and  of  power, 
And  great  in  majesty. 

4  The  Lord,  the  mighty  God,  thou  art, 
But  let  me  rather  prove 

That  name  iuspoken  to  my  heart. 
That  fav'rite  name  of  Love. 

5  Merciful  God,  thyself  proclaim 
In  this  polluted  breaet; 

Mercy  is  thy  distinguish'd  name, 
And  suits  the  sinner  best. 

6  Our  mis'ry  doth  for  pity  call. 
Our  sin  implores  thy  grace ; 

And  thou  art  merciful  to  all 
Our  lost,  apostate  race. 


97  s.M. 

Love  and  mercy. 

GREAT  God,  accept  a  heart 
That  pants  to  sing  thy  praise ; 
Thou,  who  without  begiimmg  art, 

And  without  end  of  days  : 
Thy  goodness  is  display' a, 

On  all  thy  works  impress'd  ; 
Thou  lovest  all  thy  hands  have  made, 
But  man  thou  lovest  best. 

2  Gracious  art  thou  to  all 

Who  truly  turn  to  thee; 
O  hear  me,  then,  for  pardon  call. 

And  show  thy  grace  to  me : 
Through  mercy  reconciled, 

For  Jesus'  sake  forgiven  ; 
Keceive,  0  Lord,  thy  favour'd  child, 

To  sing  thy  praise  in  heaven. 


THE  DIVINE  PEKFECTIONS.        66 

98  CM. 

Source  of  all  blessings. 

JEHOVAH,  God,  thy  gracious  power 
On  every  hand  we  see; 
0  may  the  blessings  of  each  hour 

Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  thee. 
2  If  on  the  wings  of  morn  we  speed, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
Tliy  hand  will  there  our  journey  lead^ 

Thine  arm  our  path  surround. 
8  Thy  power  is  in  the  ocean  deeps,. 

And  reaches  to  the  skies ; 
Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps. 

Thy  goodness  never  dies. 
4  From  morn  till  noon — till  latest  eve, 

Thy  hand,  0  God,  we  see; 
And  all  the  blessings  we  receive,. 

Proceed  alone  from  thee. 

99  CM. 

The  Author  of  every  good-  gift. 

FATHER,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lilt  ; 
My  soul  on  thee  depends ; 
Convinced  that  every  perfect  gh\ 
From  thee  alone  descends .. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  are  thine  alone, 
And  power  and  wisdom  too ; 

Without  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 
We  nothing  good  can  do. 

3  We  cannot  speak  one  useful  word, 
One  holy  thought  conceive. 

Unless,  in  answer  to  our  Lord, 
Thyself  the  blessing  give. 

4  His  blood  demands  the  purchased  grace  f 
His  blood's  availing  plea 

Obtain' d  the  help  for  all  our  race, 
And  sends  it  down  to  me. 
5 


66       THE  DIVINE  PEEFECTIONS. 

5  Thou  all  our  works  in  us  hast  wrought ; 

Our  good  is  all  divine  : 
The  praise  of  every  ^'irtuous  thought, 

And  righteous  word,  is  thine. 
■6  From  thee,  through  Jesus,  we  receive 

The  power  on  thee  to  call, 
In  whom  we  are,  and  move,  and  live  ; 

Our  God  is  all  in  all. 

100  ^^.  i^.M. 

Holiness. 

HOLY  as  thou,  0  Lord,  is  none ; 
Thy  holiness  is  all  thine  own ; 
A  drop' of  that  unbounded  sea 
Is  ours, — a  drop  derived  from  thee. 

2  And  when  thy  purity  we  share. 
Thine  only  glory  we  declare ; 
And,  hunibled  into  nothing,  own. 
Holy  and  pure  is  God  alone. 

3  Sole,  self-existing  God  and  Lord, 
By  all  thy  heavenly  hosts  adored, 
Let  all  on  earth  bow  down  to  thee, 
And  own  thy  peerless  majesty  : 

4  Thy  power  unparallel'd  confess, 
Establish'd  on  the  Eock  of  peace ; 
The  Eock  that  never  shall  remove, — 
The  Eock  of  pure,  almighty  love. 

101  CM. 

T/i€  Trinity. 

HAIL!  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
Whom  one  in  three  we  know ; 
By  all  thv  heavenly  host  adored, 

By  all  thy  Church  below. 
2  One  undi\-ided  Trinity 

"Witli  triumph  we  proclaim ; 
Thy  universe  is  'full  of  thee. 
And  speaks  thy  glorious  name. 


THE  DIVINE  PEEFECTIONS.        67 

3  Thco,  holy  Father,  we  confess  ; 
Thee,  holy  Son,  adore ; 

And  thee,  tlie  Holy  Ghost,  avc  bless, 
And  worship  evermore. 

4  Hail !  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
Onr  heavenly  song  shall  be; 

Supreme,  essential  One,  adored 
In  co-eternal  Three ! 

102  L.M. 

The  glorious  goodness  of  the  triutte  Jehovah. 

COME,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Whom  one  all-perfect  God  we  own, 
Eestorer  of  thine  image  lost. 
Thy  various  offices  make  known. 

2  Jehovah  in  three  persons,  come. 
And  draw,  and  sprinkle  us,  and  sea!, 

Poor,  guilty,  dying  worms,  in  whom 
Thou  Avilt  eternal  life  reveal. 

3  Our  fallen,  ruin'd  souls,  to  raise. 
The  knowledge  of  thyself  bestow ; 

Eeveal  the  riches  of  thy  grace. 

And  all  thy  glorious  goodness  show. 

103  CM. 

0?!^  God  in  three  perso7is. 

HAIL,  Father,  Sou,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God  in  persons  three ; 
Of  thee  we  make  our  joyful  boast. 
And  homage  pay  to  thee. 

2  Present  alike  in  every  place, 
Thy  Godhead  we  adore  : 

Beyond  the  bounds  of  time  and  space 
Thou  dwellest  evermore. 

3  In  wisdom  infinite  thou  art. 
Thine  eye  doth  all  things  see  ; 

And  every  thought  of  every  heart 
Is  fully  known  to  thee. 


68        THE  DIVINE  PEEFECTIONS. 

4  Thou  lov'st  whate'er  thy  hands  have  made : 
Thy  goodness  we  rehearse, 

In  shining  characters  display'd 
Throughout  the  universe. 

5  Wherefore  let  every  creature  give 
To  thee  the  praise  design'd ; 

But  chiefly,  Lord,  tlie  thanks  receive,— 
The  hearts,  of  all  mankmd. 

104  5th  P.  M.  4 /in^^  7s. 
Tlie  co-eUmal  Three. 

HOLY,  holv,  holy  Lord, 
God  the 'Father,  God  the  Word, 
God  the  Comforter,  receive 
Blessings  more  than  we  can  give. 
2  Join'd  with  those  beyond  the  sky, 
"Worshipping  the  Lord  most  high, 
We  our  hearts  and  voices  raise, 
Echo  his  eternal  praise. 
S  Throe  in  one,  and  one  in  three, 
One,  in  simplest  unity, — 
God,  incline  thy  gracious  ear  ; 
Us,  thy  lisping  "^creatures,  hear. 

4  Thee,  while  man,  the  earth-horn,  sing's, 
Angels  shrink  within  their  Avings ; 
Prostrate  seraphim  above 

Breathe  unutterable  love. 

5  Fain  with  them  our  souls  would  vie  ; 
Sink  as  low  and  mount  as  higli ; 

Fall,  o'erwhelm'd  with  love,  or  soar ; 
Shout,  or  silently  adore  ! 

105  L.  M. 

Co-equal  and  co-eUmal. 

BLESSING  and  honour,  praise  and  love, 
Co-equal,  co-eternal  Three, 
In  earth  below,  in  heaven  above. 
By  aU  thy  works,  be  paid  to  thee. 


THE  DIVINE  PERFECTIONS.        69 

2  Let  all  who  owe  to  tbee  their  birth, 
In  praises  every  hour  employ ; 

Jehovah  reigns !  be  glad,  O  earth, 
And  shout,  ye  morning  stars,  for  joy. 

106  c.^^- 

Unsearchable. 

HAIL,  Father,  whose  creating  call 
UnnumberM  worlds  attend; 
Jehovah,  comprehending  all, 
Whom  none  can  comprehend. 

2  In  light  unsearchable  enthroned, 
Whom  angels  dimly  see  ; 

The  fountain  of  the  Godhead  own'd, 
And  foremost  of  the  Three  : 

3  Supreme  and  all-sufficient  God! 
Wnen  nature  shall  expire, 

And  worlds,  created  by  thy  nod, 
Shall  perish  by  thy  lire ; 

4  Thy  Name,  Jehovah,  be  adored 
By  creatures  without  cud; 

Whom  none  but  thy  est^ential  Word 
And  Spirit  comprehend. 

107  CM. 

Dwelling  in  ligld  which  no  man  can  approach  unto. 

ETERNAL  I»ower,  Almighty  God, 
Who  can  approach  thy  throne? 
UnfuLling  light  is  thine  abode, 
To  mortal  man  unknown. 

2  Before  the  radiance  of  thine  eye. 
The  heavens  no  longer  shine  ; 

And  all  the  glories  of  the  sky 
Are  but  the  shade  of  thine. 

3  Great  God,  and  ^-ilt  thou  condescend 
To  cast  a  look  below? 

To  this  vile  world  thy  notice  bend — 
These  seats  of  sin  and  wo  ? 


70        THE  DIVINE  PEKFECTIONS. 

4  How  strange,  how  wondrous,  is  thy  love  1 
With  trembling  we  adore  : 

Not  all  the'  exalted  minds  above 
Its  wonders  can  explore. 

5  While  golden  harps  and  angel  tongues 
Kesonnd  immortal  lays, 

Great  God,  permit  our  humble  songs 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 

108  L.M. 
Canst  thou  find  out  the  Almighty  to  perfection  f 

OGOD,  thou  bottomless  abyss  ! 
Thee  to  perfection  who  "?{in  know  ? 
0  height  immense  !  what  words  suffice, 
Thy  countless  attributes  to  show  ? 

2  Greatness  unspeakable  is  thine  ; 
Greatness,  whose  undiminish'd  ray, 

"WTien  short-lived  worlds  arc  lost,  shall  shine.- 
When  earth  and  heaven  are  fled  away. 

3  Unchangeable,  all-perfect  Lord, 
Essential  life's  unbounded  sea. 

What  lives  and  moves,  lives  by  thy  word. 
It  lives,  and  moves,  and  is,  from  thee. 

4  High  is  thy  power  above  all  height ; 
Whate'er  thy  will  decrees  is  done ; 

Thy  wisdom,  equal  to  thy  might. 
Only  to  thee,  0  God,  is  known ! 

109  L.M. 
JncompreJienaihly  glorious. 

GOD  is  a  Name  my  soul  adores, — 
The'  almighty  Three,  the'  eternal  One : 
Nature  and  grace,  with  ail  their  powers, 

Confess  the  Infinite  Unknown, 
2  Thy  voice  produced  the  sea  and  spheres ; 
Bade  the  waves  roar,  the  planets  shine  : 
But  nothing  like  thyself  appears 
Through  all  these  spacious  works  of  thine. 


THE  Dl^TlNE  PERFECTIONS.        71 

3  Still  restless  nature  dies  and  grows : 
From  change  to  change  the  creatures  run : 

Thy  being  no  succession  knows, 
And  all  thy  vast  designs  are  one. 

4  A  glance  of  thine  runs  through  the  globe, 
Rules  the  bright  worlds,  and  moves  their  frame ; 

Of  light  thou  iorm'st  thy  dazzling  robe ; 
Thy  ministers  are  living  flame. 

5  How  shall  polluted  mortals  dare 
To  sing  thy  glory  or  thy  grace  } 

Beneath  thy  feet  we  lie  afar. 

And  see  but  shadows  of  thy  face. 

6  Who  can  behold  the  blazing  light  ? 
Who  can  approach  consuming  flame  ? 

None  but  thy  wisdom  knows  tJiy  might ; 
None  but  thy  word  can  speak  thy  name. 

110  CM. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  vs. 

SHALL  foolish,  weak,  short-sighted  man 
Beyond  the  angels  go, — 
The  great  Almighty  God  explain, 
Or  to  perfection  know  ? 

2  His  attributes  divinely  soar 

Above  the  creature's  sight, 
And  prostrate  seraphim  adore 

The  glorious  Infinite. 

S  The  brightness  of  liis  glory  leaves 

Description  far  below; 
Nor  maivs  nor  angel's  heart  conceives 

How  deep  his  mercies  flow. 

4  His  grace  is  most  unsearchable, 

And  dazzles  all  above ; 
They  gaze,  but  cannot  count  or  teU 

The  treasures  of  his  love. 


72        THE  DIVINE  PEEFBCTIONS. 

Ill  CM. 

Worthy  of  ceaseless  praUe  from  all  his  creatures. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  ye'  immortal  choirs 
That  fill  the  worlds  above  ; 
Praise  him  who  form'd  you  of  his  fires, 
Aud  feeds  you  with  his  love. 

2  Shine  to  his  praise,  ye  crystal  skies. 
The  floor  of  his  abode  ; 

Or  veil  iu  shades  your  thousand  eyes 
Before  your  brighter  God. 

3  Thou  restless  globe  of  golden  light, 
Whose  beams  create  our  days, 

Join  with  the  silver  queen  of  night, 
To  own  your  borrow'd  rays. 

4  Thunder  and  hail,  and  fire  and  storms. 
The  troops  of  his  command,  ' 

Appear  in  all  your  dreadful  forms. 
And  speak  his  awful  hand. 

5  Shout  to  the  Lord,  ye  surging  sea.s, 
In  your  eternal  roar ; 

Let  wave  to  wave  resound  his  praise, 

And  shore  reply  to  shore. 
%  Thus  while  the  meaner  creatures  sing. 

Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound; 
Echo  the  glories  of  your  King 

Through  all  the  nations  round. 

112  5th  P.  M.  4  lines  7s. 

Eternal  praises  to  the  Most  Uigh. 

THEE  to  laud  in  songs  divine 
Angels  in  thy  presence  join  : 
We  Avith  them  our  voices  raise. 
Echo  thine  eternal  praise. 
2  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
Live,  by  heaven  and  earth  adored : 
Thus,  with  them,  we  ever  cry, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 


THE  L\CARI(ATIOE'  Ai\D  BIPJH  OF 
JESUS  CHRIST. 


113  CM. 

Glad  tidings  of  great  joy. 

WHILE  shepherds  watch' d  their  flocks  "by 
night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  Fear  not,  said  he,  (for  mighty  dread 
Had  seized  their  troubled  mind,) 

Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring, 
To  you  and  all   mankind. 

3  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 
Is  born,  of  David's  line. 

The  Saviour,   who  is  Christ  the  Lord ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign: 

4  The  heavenly   babe  you  there  shall  find 
To  human  view  display 'd. 

All  meanly  wrapp'd  in  swathing-bands. 
And  in  a  manger    laid. 

5  Tiius  spake   tlie  seraph  ;  and  forthwith 
Appear'd  a   shining  throng 

Of  augcls,  praising    Ood  on  high, 
Who  thus  address 'd  their  song: 

6  All  ^lory  be  to  God  on  high, 
And  to  "the  earth  be  peace : 

Good-will  henceforth,  irom  heaven  to  men, 
Begin  and  never  cease. 

114  9th  p.  M.  87,  87. 

Peace  07i   eartJi—  good-will  to  men. 

HARK  !    what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo  !  the'  angelic  host  rejoices ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 


74        INCAKNATION  AND  BIETH 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 
"Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy:— 

Glory  in  the  'highest,  glory, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaver.. 
Beaching  far  as  man  is  found ; 

Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven! — 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed ; 
Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing ; 

O  receive  whom  God  appointed. 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  him ; 
Learn  his  name,  and  taste  his  joy ; 

TiU  in  heaven  ve  sing  before  liim, — 
Glory  be  to  Cod  most  high ! 

115  15th  P.  M.  11  9,  11  9. 

ChriM7na9-day. 

ALL  hail!  happy  day, 
When,  enrobed  in  our  clay, 
The  Eedeemer  appeared  upon  earth; 
How  can  we  retrain 
To  unite  in  the  strain. 
And  to  hail  our  Immanuers  birth ! 

2  Ye  angels  of  God, 
Sound  his  praises  abroad. 

And  acknowledge  liim  JAR,  the  I  AM: 

We  also  will  join 

In  a  hymn  so  divine. 
Giving  glory  to  God  and  the  Lamb  I 

3  O  rnay  the  return 

Of  this  once  blessed  morn 
Be  forever  remember'd  with  joy: 

Sweet  accents  of  praise 

All  our  voices  shall  raise  ; 
Hallelujahs  shall  be  our  employ ! 


OF  JESUS  CHEIST.  75 

4  Let  echo  prolong 

The  harmonious  song, — 
Hallelujahs  again  and  again : 

He  kindles  the  fire, 

Whom  the  nations  desire. 
And  to  him  we  devote  the  glad  strain. 

116  C.M. 

Glory  to  God  in  the  higliest. 

MORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
And  chant  the  solemn  lay; 
Joy,  love,  and  gratitude  combine, 
To  hail  the'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapt'rous  song  began, 
And  SAveet  seraphic  fire 

Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tuned  tiie  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 
And  loud  the  echo  roll'd ; 

The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy,  was  new,— 
'Twas  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 
The'  impetuous  torrent  ran  ; 

And  angels  flew,  with  eager  joy, 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  With  joy  the  chorus  we  repeat, — 
Glory  to  God  on  high ! 

Good-will  and  peace  are  now  complete — 
Jesus  Avas  born  to  die. 

6  Hail,  Prince  of  life,  forever  hail ! 
Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend  ! 

Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life  shall  foil, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

7  Hark !  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 
And  glory  leads  the  song : 

Good-will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
The'  harmomous  heavenly  throng. 


76         IXCAKNATIOX  AND  BIETH 

117  30th  P.  M.  11  10,  11  10. 
Tlie  star  in  the  East. 

BEIGHTESTandbestof  the  sonsof  tlie  morniug, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  the  infant  Eedeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold,  on  his  cradle,  the  dew-drops  are  shininsr ; 
Low  lies  his  bed  with  the  beasts  of  the  staD ; 

Angels  adore  him,  in  shimber  reclining, — 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour,  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odours  of  Eden  and  offerings  divine  ? 

Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the  mme  i 

4  Vainly  we  oifer  each  ample  oblation ; 
Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favour  secure : 

Eicher  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration ; 

Dearer  to  God  arc  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

118  CM. 

Design  and  object  of  Ilis  advent. 

HAEK,  thci  glad  sound  !  the  Saviour  come?.— 
The  Saviour,  promised  long  ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 

And  every  voice  a  song. 
2  He  comes,  the  pris'ner  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held ; 
The  gates  of  bra.ss  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

5  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 
To  clear  the  mental  i-ay, 

And  on  the  eyes  oppressed  Avith  night 

To  pour  celestial  day. 
4  lie  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  wounded  soul  to  cure. 
And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace. 

To'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 


OF  JESUS  CHEIST.  77 

5  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 

With  thy  beloved  name. 

119  8tli  r.  M.  87,  87,  47. 

Worship  the  new-'born  Saxicnir. 

ANGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Ve  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth  : 
Come  and  worship, — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  king. 

2  Shepherds  in  the  field  abiding, 
Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 

Crod  with  man  is  now  residing ; 
Yonder  shines  the  infant  light: 
Come  and  worship, — 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  king. 

S  Sa^es,  leave  your  contemplations, — 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar; 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations ; 

Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star : 
Come  and  worship, — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  king. 

4  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 
Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 

Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 
In  his  temple  shall  appear : 
Come  and  worship, — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  king. 

5  Sinners,  wrung  with  true  repentance, 
Doomed  for  guilt  to  endless  pains, 

Justice  now  revokes  the  sentence, — 
Mercy  calls  you, — break  your  chains : 
Come  and' worship, — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  king. 


78        IKCAENATION  AND  BIETH 

120  5th  V.U.  4  lines  7s, 
Wonderful  Counsellor. 

B EIGHT  and  joyful  is  the  morn, 
For  to  us  a  child  is  horn ; 
From  the  highest  realms  of  heaven, 
Unto  us  a  Son  is  given. 

2  On  his  shoulder  he  shall  hear 
Power  and  majesty,  and  "wear, 
On  his  vesture  and  his  thigh, 
Names  most  awful,  names  most  high, 

S  "Wonderful  in  counsel  He, 
Christ,  the'  incarnate  Deity ; 
Sire  of  ages,  ne'er  to  cease ; 
King  of  kings,  and  Prince  of  peace. 

4  Come  and  worship  at  his  feet ; 
Yield  to  him  the  homage  meet ; 
From  the  manger  to  the  throne, 
Homage  due  to  God  alone. 

121  CM, 

The  Prince  of  peace. 

TO  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born. 
To  us  a  Son  is  given : 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
Him,  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

2  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  peace, 
For  evermore  adored, — 

The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

3  His  power,  increasing,  still  shall  spread 
His  reign  no  end  shall  know; 

Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above. 
And  peace  abound  below. 

4  To  us  a  child  of  hope  is  bom ; 
To  us  a  Son  is  criven ; — 

The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  mighty  Lord  of  heaven. 


OF  JESUS  CHEIST.  79 

122  s.  M. 

The  mighty  God. 

REJOICE  in  Jesus'  birth,— 
To  us  a  Son  is  given; 
To  us  a  child  is  born  on  earth, 
Who  made  both  earth  and  heaven. 

2  He  reigns  above  the  sky, — 
This  universe  sustains  ; — 

The  God  supreme,  the  Lord  most  high, 
The  king  Messiah  reigns. 

3  The  mighty  God  is  He, 
Author  of  "heavenly  bliss; 

The  Father  of  eternity. 
The  glorious  Prinee  of  peace. 

4  His  government  shall  grow, 

From  strengtli  to  strength  proceed : 
His  righteousness  the  church  o'erflow, 
And  all  the  earth  o'erspread. 

123  L.M. 

Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

TO  us  a  child,  of  royal  birth, 
End  of  the  promises,  is  given  ; 
The'  Invisible  appears  on  earth, — 
The  Son  of  man,  the  God  of  heaven. 

2  A  Saviour  born,  in  love  supreme, 
He  comes,  our  fallen  souls  to  raise ; 

He  comes,  his  people  to  redeem. 
With  all  his  plenitude  of  grace. 

3  The  Christ,  by  raptured  seers  foretold, 
Fill'd  with  the  Holy  Spirit's  power, 

Prophetj  and  Priest,  and  King,  behold ; 
And  Lord  of  all  the  world  adore. 

4  The  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  most  high, 
Who  quits  his  throne,  on  earth  to  live, 

With  ioy  we  welcome  from  the  sky, 
With  faith  into  our  liearts  receive. 


80         INCAENATION  AND  BIETH 

124  s.M. 

Thanks  for  the  unspeakable  gift. 

PATHER,  our  hearts  we  lift 
Up  to  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  thank  thee  for  the  precious  gift 

Of  thine  incarnate  Son. 
2  His  infant  cries  proclaim 

A  peace  'twixt  earth  and  heaven : 
Salvation,  through  his  only  Kame, 

To  all  mankind  is  given.' 
S  The  gift  unspeakable 

We  thankfully  receive. 
And  to  the  world  thy  goodness  tell, 

And  to  thy  glory  live. 

4  May  all  mankind  receive 

The  new-born  Prince  of  peace, 
And  meekly  in  his  spirit  hve, 
And  in  his  love  increase. 

5  TUl  he  convey  us  home. 
Cry  every  soul  aloud, — 

Come,  thou  Desire  of  nations,  come. 
And  take  us  up  to  God. 

125  .'Jth  P.  M.  4  Urns  7s. 

The  Sun  of  righieousness. 

HAEK  !  the  herald  angels  sing, — 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild ; 
God  and  sinners .  reconciled. 

2  Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise, — 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies; 
With  angelic  hosts  proclaim, —  . 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem. 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, — 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord  ; 

Veil'd  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see ; 
Hail,  incarnate  Deity ! 


OF  JESUS  CHEIST.  81 

4  Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  peace  ! 
Hail  the  Sun  of  riorhteousness ! 

Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, — 
Kisen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

5  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come  ! 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  home ; 
Second  Adam  from  above, 
Eeinstate  us  in  thy  love. 

126  26th  P.  M.  76,  76,  76,  76. 

Tlie  glory  of  His  kingdom. 

HAIL,  to  the  Lord's  anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oj:)pression, — 

To  set  the  captive  free ; 
To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes,  with  succour  speedy 
To  those  who  suffer  wrong; 

To  help  the  poor  and  needy. 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, — 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, — 
Whose  souls  J  condemn' d  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3  He  shall  descend  like  showers 
Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 

And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Sprmg  in  his  path  to  birth : 
Before  iiim,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go. 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains. 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 
6 


82  INCAKNATION  OF  JESUS  CHEIST. 

4  To  him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  dally  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, — 

A  kingdom  "^vithout  end : 
Thetide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove  ; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever ; 

That  name  to  us  is  Love. 


127  10th  P.  M.  8  lines  8s. 

Reigiiing  in  His  kingdom  of  grace. 

ALL  glory  to  God  in  the  sky, 
And  peace  upon  eartli  be  restored; 
0  Jesus,  exalted  on  high. 

Appear,  our  omnipotent  Lord  ; 
Who,  meanly  in  Betnlehem  born. 

Didst  stoop  to  redeem  a  lost  race : 
Once  more  to  thy  creatures  return, 
And  reign  in  thy  kingdom  of  grace. 

2  0  "wouldst  thou  again  be  made  known, 
Again  in  thy  Spirit  descend  ; 

And"^set  up,  in  each  of  thine  own, 
A  kingdom  that  never  shall  end ! 

Thou  only  art  able  to  bless, 
And  make  the  glad  nations  obey. 

And  bid  the  dire  enmity  cease. 
And  bow  the  whole  world  to  thy  sway. 

3  0,  come  to  thy  servants  again. 
Who  long  thine  appearing  to  know; 

Thy  quiet  and  peaceable  reign 

In  mercy  establish  below  : 
All  sorrow  before  thee  shall  fly. 

And  anger  and  hatred  be  o'er ; 
And  en\^  and  malice  shall  die, 

And  discord  aMct  us  no  more. 


THE  SUFFERI^^GS  AID  DEATH  OF 
JESUS  CHRIST. 

128  CM. 

God  manifested  in  ike  flesh. 

WITH  glorious  clouds  encompass'd  round, 
Whom  angels  dimly  see, 
Will  the  Unsearchable  be  found. 
Or  God  appear  to  me  ? 

2  Will  he  forsake  his  throne  above, — 
Himself  to  worms  impart  ? 

Answer,  thou  Man  of  grief  and  love, 
And  speak  it  to  my  neart. 

3  In  manifested  love  explam 
Thy  wonderful  design ; 

What  meant  the  suff 'ring  Son  of  man, — 
The  streaming  blood  divine  ? 

4  Didst  thou  not  in  our  flesh  appear, 
And  live  and  die  below. 

That  I  might  now  perceive  thee  near, 
And  my  Eedeemer  know  ? — 

5  Might  view  the  Lamb  in  his  own  light, 
Whom  angels  dimly  see ; 

And  gaze,  transported  at  the  sight, 
To  all  eternity? 

129  CM. 

The  incarnate  God. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  inspire  our  songs 
With  thine  immortal  flame ; 
Enlarge  our  hearts,  unloose  our  tongues, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  How  great  the  riches  of  his  grace ! 

He  left  his  throne  above, 
And,  swift  to  save  our  ruin'd  race. 

He  flew  on  wings  of  love. 


84  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 

3  Now  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine, 
In  rich  abundance  flow, 

For  guilty  rebels,  dead  in  sin, 
And  doora'd  to  endless  wo. 

4  The'  almighty  Former  of  the  skies 
Stoop'd  to  our  low  abode  ; 

While  angels  view'd  with  wond'ring  eyes, 
And  hail'd  the'  incarnate  God. 

5  Ecnew  our  souls  with  heavenly  strength. 
That  we  may  fully  prove 

The  height,  and  depth,  and  breadth,  and  length 
Of  such  transcendent  love. 

130  CM. 

ITis  humiliaiion. 

AND  did  the  Holy  and  the  Just,— 
The  Sov'reign  of  the  skies, — 
Stoop  down  to  wretchedness  and  dust. 
That  guilty  man  might  rise  ? 

2  Yes,  the  Eedeemer  left  his  throne, 
His  radiant  throne  on  high — 

Surprising  mercy  !  love  unknown  ! — 
To  suffer,  bleed,  and  die. 

3  To  dwell  with  mis'ry  here  below, 
The  Saviour  left  the  skies, 

And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  wo. 
That  worthless  man  might  rise. 

4  He  took  the  dyin^  traitor's  place, 
And  suffer'd  in  his  stead; 

For  sinful  man — 0  wondrous  grace  ! 
For  smful  man  he  bled. 

5  O  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 
In  thine  atoning  blood  ! 

By  this  are  sinners  saved  from  hell. 
And  rebels  brought  to  God. 


OF  JESUS  CHEIST.  85 

131  ^  .     ^  CM. 

n%%  amazing  love. 

PLUNGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheering  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimmMng  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  peace 
Beheld  our  helpless  grief: 

He  saw,  and  (O,  amazing  love  I) 
He  flew  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above, 
With  joyful  haste  he  fled  ; 

Enter'd'the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  0  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 
Their  lasting  silence  break  ; 

And  all  harmonious  human  tongues, 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

5  Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys ; 
Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold; 

But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 

132  s.M. 

Our  ransom  paid. 

OUR  sins  bn  Christ  were  laid ; 
He  bore  the  mighty  load ; 
Our  ransom-price  he  fully  paid 
In  groans,  and  tears,  and  blood. 

2  To  save  a  world,  he  dies ; 
Sinners,  behold  the  Lamb ! 

To  him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes ; 
Seek  mercy  in  his  name. 

3  Pardon  and  peace  abound ; 
He  will  your  sins  forgive ; 

Salvation  in  his  name  is  found, — 
He  bids  the  sinner  live. 


86         SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 

4  Jesus,  we  look  to  thee ; — 
"Where  else  can  sinners  go  ? 

Tliy  boundless  love  shall  set  us  free 
From  wretchedness  and  wo. 

133  1st  F.:SL  6  lines  8s. 

Love  divine. 

OLOVE  divine,  what  hast  thou  done ! 
The'  incarnate  God  hath  died  for  me  I 
The  Father's  co-eternal  Son, 

Bore  all  mv  sins  upon  the  tree ! 
The  Son  of  (jod  for  me  hath  died : 
My  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified. 

2  Behold  him,  all  ye  that  pass  by, — 
The  bleeding  Prince  of  life  and  peace ! 

Come  see,  ye  worms,  your  Saviour  die, 

And  say,  was  ever  grief  like  his  ? 
Come,  feel  with  me  his  blood  applied : 
My  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified : — 

3  Is  crucified  for  me  and  you, 

To  bring  us  rebels  back  to  God : 
BeUeve,  believe  the  record  true, — 

Ye  all  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood : 
Pardon  for  all  flows  from  his  side  : 
My  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified. 

4  Then  let  us  sit  beneath  his  cross : 
And  gladly  catch  the  healing  stream ; 

All  things  for  him  account  but  loss, 

And  give  up  all  our  hearts  to  him : 
Of  nothing  thmk  or  speak  beside, — 
My  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified. 

134  CM. 

He  died  for  tJiee. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankmd 
Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree ; 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee  I 


OF  JESUS  CHEIST.  87 

2  Hark !  how  he  groans,  while  nature  shakes, 
And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend :  t 

The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, — 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done !  the  precious  ransom's  paid ! 
Keceive  my  soiu !  he  cries : 

See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head ; 
He  bows  his  head,  and  dies. 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 
And  in  full  glory  shine : 

O  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love,  like  thine  ? 

135  L.M. 

77ie  hidings  of  the  Fatlie'r'sface. 

FKOM  Calvary  a  cry  was  heard, — 
A  bitter  and  heart-rending  cry ; 
My  Saviour !  every  mournful^word 
bespeaks  thy  soul's  deep  agony. 

2  A  horror  of  great  darkness  fell 
On  thee,  thou  spotless,  holy  One ! 

And  all  the  swarming  hosts  of  hell 
Conspired  to  tempt  God's  only  Son. 

3  The  scourge,  the  thorns,  the  deep  disgrace,— 
These  thou  couldst  bear,  nor  once  repine ; 

But  when  Jehovah  veil'd  his  face. 
Unutterable  pangs  were  thine. 

4  Let  the  dumb  world  its  silence  break ; 
Let  pealing  anthems  rend  the  sky ; 

Awake,  my  sluggish  soul,  awake  ! 
He  died,  that  we  might  never  die. 

5  Lord !  on  thy  cross  I  fix  mine  eye : 
If  e'er  I  lose  its  strong  control, 

O,  let  that  dying,  piercing  cry, 
Melt  and  reclaim  my  wand'ring  soul. 


)8         SUFFEKINGS  AND  DEATH 

136  CM. 

The  crucifixion. 

FKOM  whence  these  direful  omens  roimd, 
Which  heaven  and  earth  amaze  ? 
And  why  do  earthquakes  cleave  the  ground  ? 
Why  hides  the  sun  his  rays  ? 

2  Well  may  the  earth,  astonish'd,  shake, 
And  nature  sympathize, — 

The  sun,  as  darkest  night,  be  black ; 
Their  Maker,  Jesus,  dies  ! 

3  Behold,  fast  streaming  from  the  tree, 
His  all-atoning  blood  : 

Is  this  the  Infinite  ?  'tis  he, — 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

4  For  me  these  pangs  his  soul  assail ; 
For  me  this  death  is  borne ; 

My  sins  gave  sharpness  to  the  nail, 
And  pointed  every  thorn. 

5  Let  sin  no  more  my  soul  enslave ; 
Break,  Lord,  its  tyrant  chain; 

O,  save  me,  whom  thou  cam'st  to  save, 
Nor  bleed  nor  die  in  vain. 

137  L.M. 

Expiring  on  Uie  cross. 

EXTENDED  on  a  curse'd  tree, 
Cover'd  with  dust,  and  sweat,  and  blood, 
See  there,  the  King  of  glory  see ! 
Sinks  and  expirees  the  Son  of  God. 

2  Who,  who,  my  Saviour,  this  hath  done  ? 
Who  could  thy  sacred  body  wound  ? 

No  guilt  thy  spotless  heart  liath  known, — 
No  guile  hatn  in  thy  lips  been  found. 

3  I,  I  alone  have  done  the  deed ; 
'Tis  I  thy  sacred  flesh  have  torn ; 

My  sins  have  caused  thee.  Lord,  to  bleed, — 
JPointed  the  nail,  and  flx'd  the  thorn. 


OF  JESUS  CHEIST.  89 

4  For  me  the  burden  to  sustain 

Too  great,  on  thee,  my  Lord,  was  laid : 
To  heal  me,  thou  hast  borne  the  pain ; 
To  bless  me,  thou  a  curse  wast  made. 

5  My  Saviour,  how  shall  I  proclaim, 
How  pay,  the  mighty  debt  I  owe  ? 

Let  all  I  have,  and  all  I  am, 
Ceaseless,  to  all,  thy  glory  show. 

6  Still  let  thy  tears,  thy  groans,  thy  sighs, 
O'erflow  my  eyes,  and  heave  my  breast, 

Tillj  loosed  from  flesh  and  earth,  I  rise, 
And  ever  in  thy  bosom  rest. 

138  s.M. 

The  water  and  tlie  Mood. 

THIS,  this  is  He  that  came, 
By  water  and  by  blood ; 
Jesus  is  our  atoning  Lamb, — 
Our  sanctifying  God. 

2  See  from  his  wounded  side 
The  mingled  current  floAV ; 

The  water  and  the  blood  applied 
Shall  wash  us  white  as  snow. 

3  The  water  cannot  cleanse. 
Before  the  blood  we  feel. 

To  purge  the  guilt  of  all  our  sins, 
And  our  forgiveness  seal. 

4  But  both  in  Jesus  join, 

Who  speaks  our  sins  forgiven, 
And  gives  the  purity  divine 
That  makes  us  meet  for  heaven. 

139  L.M. 

The  fountain  gushing  from  Bis  side. 

YE  that  pass  by,  behold  the  Man — 
The  Man  of  griefs — condemn'd  for  you ; 
The  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain. 
Weeping  to  Calvary  pursue. 


90         SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 

2  To  us  our  own  Barabbas  give, — 
Away  with  him, — (they  loudly  cry:) 

Away  with  him,  not  fit  to  live, — 
The  vile  seducer  crucify ! 

3  His  sacred  limbs  they  stretch,  they  tear ; 
With  nails  they  fasten  to  the  wood ; 

His  sacred  limbs,  exposed  and  bare, 
Or  only  covcr'd  with  his  blood. 

4  Behold  his  temples,  crown'd  with  thorn ; 
His  bleeding  hands,  extended  wide ; 

His  streaming  feet,  transfix'd  and  torn ; 
The  fountain  gushing  from  his  side ! 

5  0  thou  dear  suff' ring  Son  of  God, 
How  doth  thy  heart  to  sinners  move; 

Sprinkle  on  us  thy  precious  blood. 
And  melt  us  with  thy  dying  love. 

140  11th  P.  M.  76,  76,  77,  76. 

The  mystery  of  the  crota. 

GOD  of  unexampled  grace, 
Kedeemer  of  mankmd, 
Matter  of  eternal  praise 

We  in  thy  passion  find  : 
Still  our  choicest  strains  we  bring ; 

Still  the  joyful  theme  pursue; 
Thee  the  Friend  of  sinners  sing, 
Whose  love  is  ever  new. 

2  Endless  scenes  of  wonder  rise, 

With  that  mysterious  tree, — 
Crucified  before  our  eyes. 

Where  we  the  Saviour  see  : 
Jesus,  Lord,  what  hast  thou  done? 

Publish  we  the  death  divine ; 
Stop,  and  gaze,  and  fall,  and  own 

Was  never  love  like  thine  I 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST.  91 

8  Never  love  nor  sorrow  was 

Like  that  my  Jesus  show'd ; 
See  him  stretch' d  on  yonder  cross, 

And  crush' d  beneath  our  load ! 
Now  discern  the  Deity ; 

Now  his  heavenly  birth  declare ; 
Faith  cries  out, — "I'is  He, — 'tis  He,— 

My  God  that  suffers  there ! 


141  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  8s. 

JTis  universal,  everlasting  love. 

WOULD  Jesus  have  the  sinner  die  ? 
Why  han^s  he  then  on  yonder  tree  ? 
What  means  tnat  strange  expiring  cry? 
(Sinners,  he  prays  for  you  and  me ;) 
Forgive  them.  Father,  O'forgive! 
They  know  not  tliat  by  me  tney  live. 

2  Jesus,  descended  from  above, 
Our  loss  of  Eden  to  retrieve. 

Great  God  of  universal  love, 

If  aU  the  world  through  thee  may  live, 
In  us  a  quick'ning  spirit  be. 
And  witness  thou  hast  died  for  me. 

3  Thou  loving,  all-atoning  Lamb, — 
Thee,  by  thy  painful  agony. 

Thy  bloody  sweat,  thj  grief  and  shame, 

Thy  cross  and  passion  on  the  tree, 
Thy  precious  death  and  life — I  pray, 
Take  all,  take  all  my  sins  away. 

4  0  let  thy  love  my  heart  constrain, — 
Thy  love,  for  every  sinner  free, — 

That  "every  fiUen  son  of  man 

May  taste  the  grace  that  found  out  m-e  ; 
That  all  mankind  with  me  may  prove 
Thy  sov'reign,  everlasting  love. 


92         SUFFEEINGS  AND  DEATH 

142  8th  p.  M.  87,  87,  47. 

Jt  U  finished. 

HAEK !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary ; 
See !  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 
Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky ; 

It  is  finish' d  : — 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  It  is  finish' d  !  0  what  pleasure 
Do  these  precious  words  afford ! 

Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord : 

It  is  finish'd  :— 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs ; 
Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme ; 

All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name ; 

It  is  finish'd:— 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb. 

143  L.  M. 

His  dying  cry. 
^rpiS  finish'd !  so  the  Saviour  said, 

i  And  meekly  bow'd  his  dying  head : 
'Tis  finish'd !  yes,  the  race  is  run ; 
The  battle  fought ;  the  vict'ry  won. 
2  'Tis  finish'd  !  let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  the  spacious  earth  around : 
'Tis  finish'd !  let  the  echo  fly 
Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth  and  sky. 

144  L.  M. 

Tlie  atonement  completed. 
^rpiS  finish'd!  the  Messiah  dies,— 

X  Cut  off  for  sins,  but  not  his  own ; 
Accomplish'd  is  the  sacrifice, — 

The  great  redeeming  work  is  done. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST.  93 

2  'Tis  finished !  all  tlie  debt  is  paid ; 
Justice  divine  is  satisfied ; 

The  grand  and  full  atonement  made ; 
Christ  for  a  guilty  world  hath  died. 

3  The  veil  is  rent ;  in  him  alone 
The  living  way  to  heaven  is  seen ; 

The  middle  wall  is  broken  down, 
And  all  mankind  may  enter  in. 

4  The  types  and  figures  are  fulfill'd ; 
Exacted  is  the  legal  pain; 

The  precious  promises  are  seal'd ; 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God  is  slain. 

5  Death,  hell,  and  sin  are  now  subdued  ; 
All  grace  is  now  to  sinners  given ; 

And,  lo !  I  ];)lead  the'  atoning  olood, 
And  in  thy  right  I  claim  my  heaven. 

145  L.M. 

Glorying  only  in  the  cross. 

WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast. 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ; 

All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet. 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down : 

Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet. 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 

4  "Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 

Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 


94  SUFFEEINGS  AND  DEATH  OF  CHEIST. 

146  c.M. 

Godly  sorrow  at  iJie  cross. 

ALAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ? 
And  did  my  Sov' reign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  "Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done, 
He  ^roan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 

Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  1 

3  "Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 
And  shut  his  glories  in, 

When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died, 
For  man,  the  creature's  sm. 

4  Thus  might  I  liide  my  blushing  face 
While  his  dear  cross  appears ; 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thanMulness, 
And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe  : 

Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, — 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

147  c.  M. 

Glory  to  tTie  dying  Larnb. 

ALL  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 
And  never-ceasing  praise. 
While  angels  live  to  know  thy  name. 
Or  men  to  feel  thy  grace. 

2  With  this  cold  stony  heart  of  mine, 
Jesus,  to  thee  I  flee ; 

And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign. 
To  be  renew'd  by  thee. 

3  0  may  the  uncorrupted  seed 
Abide  and  reign  within ; 

And  thy  life-giving  word  forbid 
My  new-born  soul  to  sin. 


THE  RESURRECTION^  AND  ASCE^fSION 
OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 

148  L.M. 

Dying,  risinff,  reigni/jig. 

HE  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  ! 
Lo  !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground : 
Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 

For  him  who  groan' d  beneath  your  load; 
lie  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, — 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  t)lood. 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  : 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  man ! 

But  lo  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see : 

Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 
The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb ; 

(In  vain  the  tomb  forbids  his  rise ;) 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home. 

And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

3  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  your  great "^Deliv'rer  reigns ; 

Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell. 
And  led  the  monster  death  in  chauis : 

Say,  Live  forever,  wondrous  King! 
Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save ; 

Then  ask  the  monster,  Where's  thy  sting  ? 
And,  Where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave  ? 

149  CM. 

Easier  Sunday. 

THE  Lord  of  Sabbath  let  us  praise, 
In  concert  with  the  blest, 
Who,  joyful  in  harmonious  lays, 
Employ  an  endless  rest. 


96      EESUEEECTION  AND  ASCENSION 

2  Thus,  Lord,  while  we  remember  thee, 

We  blest  and  jdIous  grow ; 
By  hymns  of  praise  we  learn  to  be 

'Triumphant  here  below. 
S  On  this  glad  day  a  brighter  scene 

Of  glory  was  display' d, 
By  the  eternal  Word,  than  when 

This  universe  was  made. 
4  He  rises,  who  mankind  has  bought, 

With  grief  and  pain  extreme  : 
'Twas  great  to  speak  the  world  from  naught : 

'Twas  greater  to  redeem. 

150  CM. 

Paradise  opened. 

THE  Sun  of  righteousness  appears. 
To  set  in  blood  no  more ; 
Adore  the  Scatt'rer  of  your  fears, — 
Your  rising  Sun  adore. 

2  The  saints,  when  he  resign'd  his  breath, 
Unclosed  their  sleeping  eyes  ; 

He  breaks  again  the  Dands  of  death, — 
Again  the  dead  arise. 

3  Alone  the  dreadful  race  he  ran, — 
Alone  the  wine-press  trod ; 

He  dies  and  suffers  as  a  man, — 
He  rises  as  a  God. 

4  In  vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Forbid  an  early  rise 

To  Him,  who  breaks  the  gates  of  hell, 
And  opens  Paradise. 

151  S.  M. 

Joy  from  the  certainty  of  His  resurrection. 

THE  Lord  is  risen  indeed ; 
The  grave  hath  lost  its  prey: 
With  him  shall  rise  the  ransom'd  seed. 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 


OF  JESUS  CHKIST.  97 

2  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed ; 

He  lives,  to  die  no  more ; 
He  lives,  his  people's  cause  to  plead, 

Whose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 

8  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed ; 

Attending  angels,  hear; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed. 

The  joyful  tidings  bear:— 

4  Then  take  your  golden  lyres, 
And  strike  each  "cheerful  chord; 

Join,  all  ye  bright  celestial  choirs, 
To  sinsr  our  risen  Lord. 


252  5t\iF.U.  4.  li/ies  7s. 

If  we  suffer  with  Him  we  shall  reign  with  Ilini. 

CHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say : 
Raise  your  jojs  and  triumphs  high ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens, — and  earth,  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, — 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won : 
Lo!  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er; 

Lo !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, — 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell : 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise ; 

Christ  hath  open'd  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King; 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save ; 
Where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave  ? 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Follow  our  exalted  head ; 

Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 
7 


98     RESUREECTION  AND  ASCENSION 

153  33d  P.  M.  66,  66. 

Christ,  iliefirsi-fruiU. 

SING  praise  !  the  tomb  is  void 
Where  the  Eedeomer  lay ; 
Sins  of  our  bonds  destroy' d, 
diir  darkness  turn'd  to  day. 

2  Weep  for  your  dead  no  more ; 
Friends,  be  of  joyful  cheer; 

Our  Star  moves  on  before. 
Our  narrow  path  shines  clear. 

3  He  Avho,  so  patiently. 

The  crown  of  thorns  did  wear, — 
He  hath  gone  up  on  high ; 
Our  hope  is  with  him  there. 

4  Now  is  his  truth  reveaVd, 
His  majesty,  and  might* 

The  grave  has  been  unseal'd ; 

Christ  is  our  life  and  light. 
•5  He  who  for  men  did  weep ; 

Suffer,  and  bleed,  and  die, — 
First-fruits  of  them  that  sleep, — 

Christ  has  gone  up  on  high. 
G  His  vicfry  hath  destroy" d 

The  shafts  that  once  could  play: 
Sing  praise  I  the  tomb  is  void 

Where  the  Eedeemer  lay. 

154  L.  M. 

Tlie  King  of  glory. 

OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead ; 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high ; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, — 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky : 
There  liLs  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay ; — 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates : 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  f 


OF  JESUS  CHKIST.  99 

2  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the'  ethereal  scene ; 

He  claims  these  mansions  as  his  right ; 

Eeceive  the  King  of  glory  in ! 
Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?    Who  ? 

The  Lord,  that  all  our  foes  o'ereame ; — 
The  Avorld,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew : — 

And  Jesus  is  the  Couqu'ror's  name. 

3  Lo!  his  triumphal  chariot  waits. 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay ; 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ; 

Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way ! 
Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?     AVlio  ? 

The  Lord,  of  glorious  power  possess'd ; — 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too ; — 

God  over  all,  forever  blest ! 

155  28th  P.  M.  10s,  lis,  &  12. 

The  voice  of  triumph. 

LIFT  your  glad  voices  in  triumph  on  high, 
For  Jesus  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  not  die  ; 
Vam  were  the  terrors  that  gather'd  around  him, 
And  short  the  dominion  of  death  and  the  grave; 
lie  burst  from  the  fetters  of  darkness  that  bound 
him, 
Resplendent  in  glory,  to  live  and  to  save : 
Loud  was  the  chorus  of  angels  on  high, — 
The  Saviour  hath  risen,  and' man  shall  not  die. 

2  Glory  to  God,  in  full  anthems  of  joy ; 
The  being  he  gave  us  deatli  cannot  destroy : 

Sad  were  the  life  we  may  part  with  to-morrow. 
If  tears  were  our  birthright,  and  death  were 
our  end ; 

But  Jesus  hath  cheer'd  the  dark  valley  of  sorrow. 
And  bade  us  immortal  to  heaven  ascend : 
Lift  then  your  voices  in  triumph  on  liigh, 
For  Jesus  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  not  die. 


100  RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION 

2^g  oth  F.  M.  4:  lines  7s. 

Ascension  day. 

HAIL  the  clay  tliat  sees  Him  rise, 
Ravish'cl  from  our  wishful  eyes  ! 
Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, . 
Reasceiids  his  native  heaven. 

2  There  the  pompous  triumph  waits : 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ; 
Wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ; 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in. 

3  Circled  round  with  angel  powers, 
Their  triumphant  Lord  and  ourg, 
Conqu'ror  over  death  and  sin, — 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  Him  though  highest  heaven  receives, 
Still  he  loves  the  earth  he  leaves ; 
Though  returning  to  his  throne, 

Still  he  calls  mankind  his  own. 

5  See,  he  lifts  his  hands  above ! 
See,  he  shows  the  prints  of  love  1 
Hark,  his  gracious  lips  bestow 
Blessings  on  his  Church  below ! 

;[57  3d  P.  M.  4  6s  &  2  88. 

Glory  to  glory's  King. 

GOD  is  gone  np  on  liigh, 
With  a  triumphant  noise,— 
The  clarions  of  the  sky 
rroclaim  the'  angelic  joys  : 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing ; 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

2  All  power  to  our  great  Lord 

Is  by  the  Father  given ; 
By  angel  hosts  adored. 

He  reigns  supreme  in  heaven : 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing: 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 


OF  JESUS  CHEIST.  101 

3  High  on  his  holy  seat, 

He  bears  the  righteous  sway; 
His  foes  beneath  his  feet 

Shall  sink  and  die  away: 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  suig ; 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

4  Till  all  the  earth,  renew'd 
In  righteousness  divine, 

With  all  the  hosts  of  God, 
In  one  great  chorus  join, 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing; 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 


HIS  PRIESTHOOD  AXD  INTERCESSION. 
158  c.  M. 

King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords. 

THE  head  that  once  was  crown'd  with  thorns, 
Is  crown'd  with  glory  now; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 

The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 
2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords, 

Is  to  our  Jesus  given; 
The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 

He  reigns  o'er  "earth  and  heaven — 
S  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above. 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  he  manifests  his  love. 

And  grants  his  Name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 
With  all  its  grace,  is  ^iven ; 

Their  name — an  everlasting  name. 
Their  joy — the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, — 
They  reign  with  him  above ; 

Their  everlasting  joy  to  know 
The  myst'ry  of  his  love. 


102  PRIESTHOOD  AND  INTERCESSION 

159  ^-  ^^• 

His  supreme  Pivinity. 

THE  day  of  Christ,  the  day  of  God, 
We  humbly  hope  Avith  joy  to  see,— 
Wash'd  ill  the  sanctifying  Wood 

Of  an  incarnate  Deity — 
2  Who  did  for  us  his  life  resign : 

There  is  no  other  God  but  one ; 
For  all  the  plenitude  Divine 

Resides  in  the  eternal  Son. 
8  Spotless,  sincere,  "without  offence, 

O  may  we  to  his  day  remain, 
Who  trust  the  blood  of  Christ  to  cleanse 

Our  souls  from  every  sinful  stam. 

4  Lord,  we  believe  the  promise  sure ; 
The  purchased  Comforter  impart ; 

Apply  thy  blood  to  make  us  pure,— 
To 'keep  us  pure  in  life  and  heart. 

5  Then  let  us  see  that  day  supreme, 
When  none  tliy  Godhead  shall  deny, — 

Thy  sov'reisn  majesty  blaspheme, — 
Or  coimt  thee  less  than  tlie  Most  High  : 

C  When  all  who  on  their  God  believe,— 
Who  here  thy  last  appearing  love, — 

Shall  thy  consummate  joy  receive. 
And  see  thy  glorious  face  above. 

160  c.M. 

Reigning,  and  interceding  for  sinners. 

SEE  Jesus  rising  from  the  grave ; 
Behold  him  raised  on  high ; 
He  pleads  his  merits  there,  to  save 

Transgressors  doom'd  to  die. 
2  There,  on  a  glorious  throne,  he  reigns; 

And  by  his  power  divine, 
Redeems  us  from  the  slavish  chains 
Of  Satan  and  of  sin. 


OF  JESUS  CHKIST.  103 

3  Thus  saved,  may  we  with  joy  aj^pear 
In  heaven  before  his  face ;  • 

And,  with  the  bless' d  assembly  there, 
Sing  his  redeeming  grace, 

161  1st  P.  M.  6  li)ie$  8s. 

Messiah,  the  Saviour  and  the  Judge. 

MESSIAH,  joy  of  every  heart. 
Thou,  thou  the  King  of  glory  art, 
The  Father's  everlasting  Son : 
Thee  it  delights  thy  Church  to  own; 
For  all  our  hopes  on  thee  depend, 
AVhose  glorious  mercies  never  end. 

2  When  thou  hadst  render'd  up  thy  breath, 
And,  dying,  drawn  the  sting  of  death, 
Thou  didst  from  earth  triumpliant  rise, 
And  ope  the  portals  of  the  skies ; 

That  ail  who  trust  in  thee  alone. 
Might  follow,  and  partake  thy  throne. 

3  Seated  at  God's  right  hand  again, 
Tiiou  dost  in  all  his  glory  reign ; 
Thou  dost,  thy  Father's  "image,  shine 
In  all  the  attributes  divine ; 

And  thou  with  judgment  clad  shalt  come, 
To  seal  our  everlasting  doom. 

4  Wherefore  we  now  for  mercy  pray ; 
O  Saviour,  take  our  sins  away: 
Before  thou  as  our  Judge  appear, 

In  dreadful  majesty  severe, 
Appear  our  Advocate  with  God, 
And  save  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

162  L.M. 

The  ffreat  Anti-type. 

OTHOU  whose  off 'ring  on  the  tree 
The  legal  off'rings  all  foreshow'd, 
Borrow' d  their  whole  effect  from  thee. 
And  drew  their  virtue  from  thy  blood :— 


104  PEIESTHOOD  AND  INTEECESSION 

2  The  blood  of  goats  and  bullocks  slain, 
Could  never  for  one  sin  atone ; 

Topurge  the  guilty  oflTrer's  stain, 
Thine  was  the  work,  and  thine  alone. 

3  These  feeble  types  and  shadows  old, 
Are  all  in  thee,  the  Truth,  fulM'd: 

We  in  thy  sacrifice  behold 
The  substance  of  those  rites  reveal'd. 

A  Thy  meritorious  sufiTringa  past, 
We  see  by  faith  to  us  brought  back ; 

And,  on  thy  grand  oblation  cast, 
Its  saving  benefits  partake. 


163  CM. 

Ilis  sympathising  love. 

WITH  iov  wc  meditate  the  grace 
Of  our  High  Priest  above ; 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touch' d  with  a  sympathy  within, 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame; 

He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  hath  felt  the  same. 

3  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 
Pour'd  out  strong  cries  and  tears. 

And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

4:  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame ; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 

Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 
5  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power ; 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 

In  every  trying  hour. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST.  105 

164  s.  M. 

The  Pillar  aiid  the,  Cloud. 

THOU  very  Pasclial  Lamb, 
AVhose  blood  for  us  was  shed, 
Through  whom  we  out  of  bondage  came, 
Thy" ransom' d  people  lead. 

2  Ansel  of  gospel  grace, 
Fulfil  thy  character: 

To  guard  and  feed  the  chosen  race, 
In  Israel's  camp  appear. 

3  Throughout  the  desert  way. 
Conduct  us  by  thy  light ; 

Be  thou  a  cooling  cloud  by  day, 
A  cheermg  fire  by  night. 

4  Our  fiiinting  souls  sustain 
With  blessings  from  above; 

And  ever  on  thy  people  rain     • 
The  manna  of  thy  love. 

165  L.M. 

Aft  Advocate  with  the  FatJoer. 

JESUS,  my  Advocate  above, 
My  friend  before  the  throne  of  love. 
If  now  for  me  prevails  thy  prayer, 
If  now  I  find  thee  pleading  there, — 
2  If  thou  the  secret  wish  convey. 
And  sweetly  prompt  my  heart  to  pray, — 
Hear,  and  my  weak  petitions  join. 
Almighty  Advocate,  to  thine. 
8  Jesus,  my  heart's  desire  obtain; 
My  earnest"  suit  present,  and  gain : 
My  fulness  of  corruption  show  ; 
The  knowledge  of  myself  bestow. 
4  Save  me  from  death ;  from  hell  set  free ; 
Death,  hell,  are  but  the  want  of  thee : 
My  life,  my  only  heaven  thou  art ; — 
O  might  I  feel  thee  in  my  \ieart. 


106  PEIESTHOOD  AND  INTEKCESSION 

166  s.M. 

lie  ever  liveth  to  make  intercession  for  us. 

LOED,  Low  sliall  sinners  dare 
Look  Tip  to  tliine  abode  ? 
Or  offer  their  imperfect  prayer,      / 

Before  a  lioly  God  ? 
2  Bright  terrors  .sriiard  thy  seat, 

And  glories  veil  thy  face ; 
Yet  mercy  calls  tis  to"  thy  feet, 

And  to  thy  throne  of  grace. 
S  My  son],  "with  cheerful  eye 

See  where  thy  Saviour  stands, — 
The  glorious  Advocate  on  high. 

With  incense  in  his  hands T 

4  Teach  my  weak  heart,  0  Lord, 
With  faith  to  call  thee  mine ; 

Bid  me  prononnce  the  blissful  word — 
Father — with  joy  divine. 

167  9th  P.  M.  87,  8T. 

His  speaking  blood. 

"pATHER,  hear  the  blood  of  Jesns, 
J.   Speaking  in  thine  ears  above : 
From  impending  wrath  release  us  ; 

Manifest  thy  pard'ning  love. 
2  O  receive  us  to  thy  favour, — 

For  his  only  sake  receive ; 
Give  us  to  the  bleeding  Saviour, — 

Let  us  by  his  dying  live. 

5  To  thy  pard'ning  grace  receive  them, — 
Once  he  pray'd  upon  the  tree  ; 

Still  his  blood  cries  out — Forgive  them ; 

All  their  sins  were  laid  on  me. 
4  Still  our  Advocate  in  heaven, 

Prays  tlie  prayer  on  earth  begun, — 
Father,  show  tlieir  sins  forgiven  ; 

Father,  glorify  thy  Sou ! 


OF  JESUS  CHKIST.  107 

168  CM. 

The  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life. 

THOU  art  the  Way  :  to  thee  alone, 
From  sin  and  death  we  tlee; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 

Must  seek  hhn,  Lord,  by  thee- 
2  Thou  art  the  Truth  :  thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 

And  purify  the  heart. 
8  Thou  art  the  Life :  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conqu'ring  arm ; 
And  those  who  piit  their  trust  in  thee 

Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  tlie  Way— the  Trutli— the  Life ; 
Grant  us  that  way  to  know — 

That  truth  to  keep — that  life  to  win — 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

169  s.M. 

The  o-nly  name  given  under  Jiea/ten. 

JESUS,  thou  Source  divine, 
Whence  liope  and  comfort  floAV, — 
Jesus,  no  other  Name  than  thine 

Can  save  from  endless  wo. 
2  None  else  will  heaven  approve : 

Thou  art  the  only  way, 
Ordain' d  by  everlasting  love, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Here  let  oxxr  feet  abide, 
Nor  from  thy  path  depart : 

Direct  our  steps,  thou  gracious  Guide ! 

And  cheer  the  fainting  heart. 
4  Safe  through  this  world  of  night, 

Lead  to  the  blissful  plains, — 
The  regions  of  unclouded  light, — 

Where  joy  forever  reigns. 


108  PEIESTHOOD  AND  INTEKCESSION 

170  CM. 

Our  ever-present  Guide. 

JESUS,  tlie  Lord  of  glory,  died. 
That  Tve  might  never  die ; 
And  now  he  reigns  supreme,  to  guide 
His  people  to  the  sky. 

2  Weak  though  we  are,  he  still  is  near, 
To  lead,  console,  defend ; 

In  all  our  sorrow,  all  our  fear. 
Our  all-sufficient  Friend. 

3  From  His  high  throne  in  bliss,  he  deigns 
Our  every  prayer  to  heed ; 

Bears  with  our  folly,  soothes  our  pains, 
Supplies  our  every  need. 

4  And  from  his  love's  exhaustless  spring, 
Joys  like  a  river  come, 

To  make  tlie  desert  bloom  and  sing. 

O'er  which  we  travel  home, 
o  0  Jesus,  there  is  none  like  thee, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  Lord ; 
Through  earth  and  heaven  exalted  be, 

Beloved,  obey'd,  adored. 

171  3dP.  M.  4Gs  &  2  83. 

Our  great  Iligh  Priest. 

SEE  where  our  gi-eat  High  Priest 
Before  the  Lord  appears. 
And  on  his  loving  breast 
The  tribes  of  Israel  bears  : 
Never  without  his  people  seen, 
The  Head  of  all  believing  men. 
2  With  him,  the  Corner-stone, 

The  living  stones  conjoin; 
Christ  and  his  Church  are  one, — 
One  body  and  one  vine ; 
For  us  he  uses  all  his  powers, 
or  is,  is  ours. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST.  109 

3  The  path  of  Christ  our  Head 

The  members  all  pursue. 
By  his  good  Spirit  led 
To  aet  and  suffer  too  : 
Like  him,  the  toil,  the  cross,  sustain. 
Till,  glorious  all,  like  him  we  reign. 

172  l&tF.U.  6  lines  S^. 

His  everlasting  Priesthood. 

OTHOU  eternal  Yietim,  slain 
A  sacrifice  for  guilty  man, 
By  the  eternal  Spirit  made 
An  off'ring  in  the  sinner's  stead, — 
Our  everlasting  Priest  art  thou, 
Pleading  thy  d^eath  for  sinners  now. 

2. Thy  off'ring  still  continues  new; 
Thy  vesture  keeps  its  crimson  hue ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-slaughter'd  Lamb, 
Thy  priesthood  still  remains  the  same : 
Thy  years,  0  Lord,  can  never  fail ; 
Thy  goodness  is  unchangeable. 

8  0  that  our  faith  may  never  move, 
But  stand  unshaken  as  thy  love : 
Sure  evidence  of  things  unseen. 
Passing  the  years  that  intervene, 
Now  let  it  view  iipon  the  tree 
The  Lord,  who  bleeds  and  dies  for  me. 

173  s.M. 

Intercourse  lyetioeen  earth  and  heaven. 

EEDEEMER  of  mankind  ! . 
Who  on  thy  Name  rely, 
A  constant  intercourse  we  find 
Open'd  'twixt  earth  and  sky. 

2  Mercy,  and  grace,  and  peace, 
Descend  throuorh  thee  alone ; 

And  thou  dost  all  our  services 
Present  before  the  throne. 


110   PRIESTHOOD  AND  INTEECESSION 

5  On  us  the  Father's  love 

Is  for  thv  sake  bestow'd ; 
Thou  art  our  Advocate  ahove, 

Thou  art  our  way  to  God. 
4  Our  way  to  God  we  trace; 

And,  through  thy  Name  forgiven, 
From  step  to  step,  from  grace  to  grace, 

By  thee  ascend  to  heaven. 

174  L.  M. 

Fulness  and  sufficiency  oftlie  Atojiement. 

JESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress : 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  array' d. 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  thy  great  day, 
For  v.'ho  aught  to  my  charge  sliall  lay  ? 
■Fully  absolved  through  these  I  am, — 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 

3  The  holy,  meek,  unspotted  Lamb, 
"Who  frorn  the  Father's  bosom  came, — 
Who  died  for  me,  e'en  me  to'  atone, — 
Now  for  my  Lord  and  God  I  own. 

4  Lord,  I  believe  thy  precious  blood, — 
Which,  at  the  mercy-seat  of  God, 
Forever  doth  for  sinners  plead, — 

For  me,  e'en  for  my  soul,  was  shed. 

5  Lord,  I  believe  were  sinners  more 
Than  sands  upon  the  ocean  shore, 
Thou  hast  for  all  a  ransom  paid, 
For  all  a  fall  atonement  made. 

175  CM. 

Crovon  Ilim  Lord  of  all. 

ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  I 
_  Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  "Lord  of  all. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST.  Ill 

2  Ye  cliosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 
Ye  ransom'd  from  the  fall, 

Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 

Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 
On  this  terrestrial  ball. 

To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  0  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 
We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 

We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And'  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

176  s.M. 

The  Redeemer  on  his  throne. 

ENTIIKONED  is  Jesus  now, 
Upon  his  heavenly  scat; 
The  kingly  crown  is  on  his  brow, 
The  saints  are  at  his  feet. 

2  In  shining  white  they  stand, — 
A  great  and  countless  throng ; 

A  palmy  sceptre  in  each  hand. 
On  every  lip  a  song. 

3  They  sing  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Once  slain  on  earth  for  them ; 

The  Lamb,  through  whose  atoning  blood, 
Each  wears  his  "diadem. 

4  Thy  grace,  0  Holy  Ghost, 
Thy  blessed  help  supply, 

That  we  may  join  that  racliant  host, 
Triumphant  in  the  sky. 


112   PKIESTHOOD  AND  INTEECESSION 

177  3d  p.  M.  4  6s  cfe  2  Ss. 

Previses  to  our  BropJiet^  Finest ,  and  King. 

JOIN  all  the  glorious  names 
Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
Tliat  ever  mortals  knew, 
Or  angels  ever  bore  : 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, — 
Too  mean  to  set  the  Saviour  forth. 

2  Great  Proi^het  of  our  God, 

Our  tongues  shall  bless  thy  Name ; 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came, — 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven. 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 

3  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 
Has  shed  lus  blood  and  died ; 

The  guilty  conscience  needs 
No  sacrifice  beside : 
His  precious  blood  did  once  atone. 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

4  0  thou  almighty  Lord, 
Our  Conqueror 'and  Kin^, 

Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword, 
"thy  reigning  grace  we  sing : 
Thine  is  the  power ;  behold  we  sit 
lu  willing  bonds  beneath  thy  feet. 

178  9th  P.  M.  87,  87,  87,  87. 

Our  Paschal  Lamb. 

HAIL,  thou  once  despised  Jesus ! 
Hail,  thou  Galilean  King  ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us ; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame ! 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favour ; 
Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 


OF  JESUS  CHEIST.  113 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 
All  our  sins  on  thee  Avere  laid : 

By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thouliast  fall  atonement  made. 

All  thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Throuf^li  tlie   virtue  of  thy  blood ; 

Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven; 
Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail  !    enthroned  in  glory, 
Tliere  fore  ver  to  abide  ; 

All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side : 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading ; 

There  thou    dost  our  place  prepare : 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  avc  appear. 

4  Worship,   honour,  power,  and  blessing, 
Tliou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 

Loudest  praises,   without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  ns  to  give. 
Help,  ye  briglit  angelic  spirits ; 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays ; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits'; 

Help  to  chant  Immauuel's  praise. 


179  L.M. 

Because  He  li/veth  I  shall  live  also. 

I  KNOW  that  my  Eedeemer  lives — 
What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives ! 
He  lives,  he  lives,  who  once  was  dead ; 
He  lives,  my  everlasting  Head! 

2  He  lives,  to  bless  me  with  his  love ; 
He  lives,  to  plead  for  me  above ; 
He  lives,  my  hungry  soul  to  feed; 
He  lives,  to  help  in  "time  of  need. 


114  PRIESTHOOD  AND  INTERCESSION. 

3  He  lives,  and.  grants  me  daily  breath  ; 
He  lives,  and  I  shall  conquer  death ; 
He  lives,  my  mansion  to  prepare ; 

He  lives,  to'briug  me  safely  tliere. 

4  He  lives,  all  glory  to  his  Name ; 
He  lives,  my  Sa\iour,  still  the  same; 
What  joy  the  hle^t  assurance  gives,— 

1  know  that  tny  Redeemer  lives. 

180  21st  P.  M.  66,  84,  66,  84. 

Immanv^s  praise. 

PROCLAIM  the  lofty  praise 
Of  Him  who  once  was  slain, 
But  now  is  risen,  tlirough  endless  days 

To  live  and  reign : 
He  lives  and  reigns  on  high, 

Who  bought  us  with  his  blood, — 
Enthroned  above  the  farthest  sky, 
Our  Saviour  God. 

2  All  honour,  power,  and  praise, 
To  Jesus'  Name  belong ; 

With  hosts  seraphic,  glad  we  raise 

The  sacred  song : 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  they  cry, 

That  on  the  cross  was  slain ; 
But  now,  ascended  up  on  high, 

He  lives  to  reign. 

3  He  lives  to  bless  and  save 
The  souls  redeemed  by  grace, 

And  rescue  from  the  dreary  grave 

The  fallen  race; 
And  soon  we  hope,  above, 

A  louder  strain  to  sing, — 
With  all  our  powers  to  praise  and  love 

Our  Saviour  King. 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 


181  L.M. 

Tlis  promised  Comforter, 

LOED,  we  believe  to  us  and  ours 
The  apostolic  promise  given; 
We  wait  the  pentecostal  powers, — 
The  Holy  Ghost  sent  down  from  heaven. 

2  Assembled  here  with,  one  accord, 
Calmly  we  wait  the  promised  grace, — 

The  purchase  of  our  dying  Lord ; 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  and  fill  the  place. 

3  If  every  one  that  asks  may  find, — 
If  still  thou  dost  on  sinners  fall, — 

Come  as  a  mighty  rushing  wind: 
Great  gracebe  now  upon  us  all. 

4  Ah !  leave  us  not  to  mourn  belo-w, 
Or  long  for  thy  return  to  pine ; 

Now,  Lord,  the  Comforter  bestow, 
And  fix  in  us  the  Guest  divine. 

182  L.M. 
The  Saviour''s  legacy. 

JESUS,  we  on  the  words  depend, 
Spoken  by  thee  while  present  here, — 
The  Father  in  my  name  snail  send 
The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

2  That  promise  made  to  Adam's  race, 
Now,  Lord,  in  us,  we  pray,  fulfil; 

And  give  the  Spirit  of  thy  grace, 
To  teach  us  ail  thy  perfect  A\'iU. 

3  That  heavenly  Teacher  of  mankind, 
That  Guide  infallible,  impart, — 

To  bring  thy  sayings  to  our  mind. 
And  write  them  on  each  faithful  heart. 


116  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

4  He  only  cau  the  •o'orcls  apply, 

Through  which  Ave  endless  life  possess ; 

And  deal  to  each  his  legacy, — 
Our  Lord's  unutterable  peace. 

183  3d  P.  M.  4  63  &  2  8s. 

Pleading  the  promise. 

OTHOU  that  hearest  prayer, 
Attend  our  humble  cry; 
And  let  thy  servants  share 
Thy  blessing  from  on  high : 
TVe  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word; — 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord ! 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 
Their  children  when  they  cry; 

If  thev,  with  love  sincere, 
Their  children's  wants  supply; 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  w^hen  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father,  thou ; 
Wc,  children  of  thy  grace  ; 

0  let  thy  Spirit  now 
Descend  and  fill  the  place  ; 
That  all  may  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 

184  c.  M. 

Witnessing  ^D^th  our  spirits, 

ETERNAL  Spirit !  God  of  truth ! 
Our  contrite  hearts  inspire ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  heavenly  love — 
The  pure  celestial  fire. 

2  'Tis  thine  to  soothe  the  sorrowing. 
With  guilt  and  fear  oppress'd ; 

'Tis  thine  to  bid  the  dymg  live, 
And  give  the  weary 'rest. 


THE  HOLY  SPIEIT.  117 

3  Subdue  the  power  of  every  sin, 
Whate'er  that  sin  may  be; 

That  we,  in  singleness  of  laeart, 
May  worsliip   only  thee. 

4  Then  with  our  spirits  witness  bear, 
That  we  are  sons  of  God; 

Eedeetn'd  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell, 
Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 

185  CM. 

Bource  of  light  a7idjoy. 

GREAT  Spirit,  h^  whose  mighty  power 
All  ereatures  live  and  move, 
Oa  us  thy  benediction  shower; 
Inspire  our  souls  with  love. 

2  Hail,  Source  of  light!  arise  and  shine ; 
All  gloom  and  doubt  dispel; 

Give  peace  and  joy,  for  we  are  tliine; 
In  U3  forever  dwell. 

3  From  death  to  life  our  spirits  raise, 
Aad  full  redemption  bring; 

New  tou'^aes  impart  to  speak  the  praise 
Of  Christ,   our  God  and  King. 

4  Thine  inward  witness  bear,  unknown 
To  all  the  world  beside; 

With  joy  we  then  sliall  feel  and  own 
Oar  Saviour  glorified. 

186  s.M. 

The  lilessings  of  His  grace. 

BLEST  Comforter  divine, 
Whose  rays  of  heavenly  love 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
And  point  our  souls  above; — 

2  Thou,  who  with  still  small  voice 

Dost  stop  the  sinner's  way, 
And  bid  the  mourmng  saint  rejoice, 

Though  earthly  joys    ' 


118  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

3  Thou,  whose  inspiring  breath 
Can  make  the  cloud  of  care, 

And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glory  wear  ;— 

4  Thou,  who  dost  fill  the  heart 
With  love  to  all  our  race, — 

Blest  Comforter  !  to  us  impart 
Thine  all-suificient  grace. 

■1  oy  5th  P.  M.  4  lines  7s. 

Earnest  of  eternal  rest. 

GRACIOUS  Spirit— Love  divine ! 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove ; 
Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pard'ning  grace  to  me; 
Set  the  burden' d  sinner  free  ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God ; 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast, — 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray ; 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine  ; 
Keep  me,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

188  s.M. 

Imploring  His  guidam^e. 

COME,  Spirit,  Source  of  light ; 
Thy  grace  is  unconlined ; 
Dispef  the  gloomy  shades  of  night,, — 

The  darkness  of  the  mind. 
2  Now  to  our  eyes  display 

The  truth  thy  words  reveal ; 
Cause  us  to  run  the  heavenly  way. 
Delighting  in  thy  will. 


THE  HOLY  SPIKIT.  119 

8  Thy  teachings  make  us  know 

The  mysteries  of  thy  love, 
The  vanity  of  things  below, 

The  joy  of  things  above. 

4  While  through  this  maze  we  stray, 

0  spread  thy  beams  abroad ; 
Point  out  the  dangers  of  the  way, 

And  guide  our  steps  to  God. 

189  nth  P.  M.  76,  76,  77,  76. 

Seeking  Eis  pcncer  and  grace. 

FATHER  of  our  dying  Lord, 
Eemember  us  for  sfood ; 
O  fulfil  his  faithful  word, 

And  hear  his  speaking  blood. 
Give  us  that  for  which  he  prays: 

Father,  glorify  thy  Son ; 
Show  his  truth,  and  power,  and  grace, 
And  send  the  promise  down. 

2  True  and  faithful  Witness,  thou, 
0  Christ,  the  Spirit  give ; 

Hast  thou  not  received  him  now, 
That  we  might  noir  receive? 

Art  thou  not  the  living  Head  ? 
Life  to  all  thy  limbs  impart: 

Shed  thy  love,  thy  Spirit  shed, 
In  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 
The  gift  of  Jesus,  come ; 

Glow  our  hearts  to  find  thee  near, 
And  swell  to  make  thee  room ; 

Present  with  us  thee  we  feel ; 
Come,  0  come,  and  in  us  be ; 

With  us,  in  us,  live  and  dwell, 
To  all  eternity. 


120  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

190  1st  T.U.  6  lines  8i. 
Let  there  be  light. 

EXPAND  thy  Tsiugs,  celestial  Dove, 
And,  brooding  o'er  our  nature's  night, 
Call  forth  the  ray'of  heavenly  love, 

And  let  there  in  our  souls  be  light ; 
Hluminate  the  dark  abyss 
With  glorious  beams  of  endless  bliss. 
2  Let  there  be  light,  again  command, 

And  light  there  in  our  hearts  shall  be ; 
"We  then,  through  faith,  shall  understand 

Thy  great  mysterious  majesty  ; 
And,' by  the  shining  of  thy  grace, 
Behold'in  Christ  thy  glorious  face. 

191  CM. 

ffis  quickening  power. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quick' ning  powers ; 
Kindle  a  flame'  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  earthly  toys  ; 

Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reacn  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, — 
In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 

Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Father,  and  shall  we  ever  live 
At  this  poor  dying  rate ; 

Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heaveniy  Dovo, 
With  all  thy  quick;  ning  powers ; 

Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.  121 

192  QthF.M.  mimesis. 

The  Son  glorified. 

FATHER,  glorify  thy  Son; 
Answer  His  all-poM^erful  prayer; 
Send  that  Intercessor  clown; 

Send  that  other  Comforter, 
Whom,  believingly,  we  claim, — 
"Whom  we  ask  in  Jesus'  name. 
2  Wilt  thou  not  the  promise  seal, 

Good  and  faithful  as  thou  art, — 
Send  the  Comforter  to  dwell 

Every  moment  in  our  heart  ? 
Yes,  thou  must  the  grace  bestow; 
Truth  hath  said  it  shall  be  so. 

193  c.  M. 

Life,  light,  and  love. 

ENTHRONED  on  high.  Almighty  Lord, 
The  Holy  Ghost  send  down  ; 
Fulfil  in  us  thy  faithful  word, 
And  all  thy  mercies  crown. 

2  Though  on  our  heads  no  tongues  of  fire 
Their  wondrous  powers  impart. 

Grant,  Saviour,  what  we  more  desire, — 
Thy  Spirit  in  our  heart. 

3  Spirit  of  life,  and  light,  and  love, 
Thy  heavenly  influence  give  ; 

Quicken  our  souls,  our  guilt  remove, 
That  we  in  Christ  may  live. 

4  To  our  benighted  minds  reveal 
The  glories  of  liis  grace, 

And  bring  us  where  no  clouds  conceal 
Tlie  brightness  of  his  face. 

5  His  love  within  us  shed  abroad, — 
Life's  ever-springing  well ; 

Till  God  in  us,  and  we  in  God, 
In  love  eternal  dwell. 


122  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

194  s.M. 

The  day  of  Pentecost. 

LORD  God,  the  Holy  Ghost! 
In  tliis  accepted  hour, 
As  on  tlie  day  of  Pentecost, 
Descend  in  all  thy  power. 

2  We  meet  -with  one  accord 
In  our  appointed  place, 

And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, — 
The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 

3  Like  miijhty  rnshinpr  wind 
Upon  the  waves  beneath, 

Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind ; 
One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe. 

4  Tlie  young,  the  old,  insjiirc 
With  wisdom  from  above ; 

And  give  us  hearts  and  toTi'aies  of  fire, 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

5  Spirit  of  light,  explore. 

And  chase  our  gloom  away, — 
Witli  lustre  shining  more  and  more, 
Unto  the  perfect  day. 

6  Spirit  of  truth,  be  thou 

In  life  and  death,  our  guide; 
O  Spirit  of  adoi)tion,  now 
May  we  be  sanctified. 

195  L.M 

The  pl^nUuda  of  His  grace  and  pover. 

0  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God, 
In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace. 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 

Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 
2  Give  tongues  of  fire,  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  wor<i ; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above. 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 


THE  HOLY  SPIEIT.  123 

3  Be  darkness,  at  tliy  coming,  llgM ; 
Confusion— order,  in  tliy  patli ; 

Souls  without  strength,  inspire  with  might ; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  Avrath. 

4  Baptize  the  nations;  for  and  nigh 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record : 

The  name  of  Jesus  glorifv, 

Till  every  kindred  call  him  Lord. 

196  ,        ,       i--^- 

Peace,  love,  jninty. 

WHEN  first  the  Spirit  left  the  throne, 
He  took  the  semblance  of  a  dove ; 
A  symbol  chosen  to  make  known 

His  peace,  and  purity,  and  love. 
2  When  next,  at  Pentecost,  he  came, 

He  stood  confessed  to  mortal  sight 
Within  the  cloven  tongue  of  flame,— 

The  type  of  freedom,  guidance,  ligut. 
S  Vouchsafe,  celestial  Dove,  thy  peace, 

That  we  at  perfect  peace  may  be ; 
Within  our  hearts  thy  love  increase,— 

Within  our  thoughts,  thy  purity. 
4  0  Light  divine !  direct  our  feet, 

Which  long  in  error's  paths  have  trod ; 
Our  prison'd  souls  with  Ireedom  greet, 

Convince  of  sui,  and  lead  to  God. 
I QfT  9th  P.  M.  87,  87. 

77(6  Smtrce  of  consolation. 

HOLY  Ghost !  dispel  our  sadness ; 
Pierce  the  clouds  of  nature  s  night; 
Come,  thou  Source  of  joy  and  gladness, 
Breathe  thy  life,  and  spread  thy  light. 


2  Hear,  0  hear  our  supplication. 
Blessed  Spirit !  God  of  peace  ! 

Kest  upon  this  congregation 
With  the  fulness  of  thy  grace. 


124  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

3  Author  of  our  new  creation, 
May  we  all  thine  influence  prove ; 

Make"  our  souls  thy  habitation,— 
Shed  abroad  the  Saviour's  love. 

4  Source  of  sweetest  consolation. 
Breathe  thy  peace  on  all  below; 

Bless,  0  bless  this  congregation; 
On  each  soul  thy  grace  bestow ! 

|()g  31st  P.  M.  84,  84. 

The  Source,  ofevei^  good  gift. 

OUE  blest  Eedeemer,  ere  he  breathed 
His  last  farewell, 
A  Guide, — a  Comforter,  bequeathed, 
With  us  to  dwell. 

2  He  comes,  his  graces  to  impai't ; 

A  willing  guest. 
While  he  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

3  And  all  the  good  that  we  possess, 

His  gift  we  own ; 
Yea,  every  thought  of  holiness. 
And  vict'ry  won. 

4  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  Aveakness  see ; 
0  make  our  hearts  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  worthier  thee. 

J 99  9th  P.  M.  87,  87,  87,  87. 

Guide  and  Comforter. 

HOLY  Spirit !  Fount  of  blessing, 
Ever  watchful,  ever  kind ; 
Thy  celestial  aid  possessing, 

Prison'd  souls  deliv'rance  find. 
Seal  of  truth,  and  bond  of  union, 
^  Source  of  light,  and  flame  of  love, 
Symbol  of  divine  communion, 
In  the  olive-bearing  dove ; — 


THE  HOLY  SPIEIT.  125 

2  Heavenly  Guide  from  paths  of  error. 

Comforter  of  minds  distress'd, — 
When  the  billows  fill  with  terror, 

Pointing  to  an  ark  of  rest : 
Promised'Pledge  !  eternal  Spirit ! 

Greater  than  all  gifts  below,— 
May  our  hearts  thy  grace  inherit ; 

May  our  lips  thy  glories  show. 

200  3d  P.  M.  4  6s  &  2  8s. 

Rejoicing  in  the  fulfilment  of  the  promise. 

SIN  NEKS,  lift  up  your  hearts, 
The  promise  to  receive  ; 
Jesus  himself  imparts, — 
He  comes  in  man  to  live: 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  man  is  given ; 
Eejoice  in  God  sent  down  from  heaven. 

2  Jesus  is  glorified, 

And  gives  the  Comforter, 
His  Spirit,  to  reside 

In  all  his  members  here  ; 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  man  is  given ; 
Eejoice  in  God  sent  down  from  heaven. 

3  To  make  an  end  of  sin, 
And  Satan's  works  destroy, 

He  brings  his  kingdom  in,— 
Peace,   righteousness,  and  joy : 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  man  is  given"; 
Eejoice  in  God  sent  down  from  heaven. 

4  From  heaven  he  shall  once  more 
Triumphantly  descend. 

And  all  his  saints  restore 
To  joys  that  never  end : 
Then,  then,   when  all  our  joys  are  given, 
Eejoice  in  God,  rejoice  in  heaven. 


126  THE  HOLY  SPIEIT. 

201  ISth  p.  M.  10,  10,  11,  11. 

Rejoicing  in  tltefreetuss  of  the  gift. 

ALL  glory  and  praise  to  Jesus  our  Lord, 
So  plenteous  in  grace,  so  true  to  his  word ; 
To  us  he  hath  o;iven  the  gift  from  above,— 
The  earnest  of  heaven,  the  Spirit  of  love. 

2  The  truth  of  our  God  Ave  boldly  assert; 
His  love  shed  abroad,  and  power' in  our  heart. 
Ye  all  may  inherit,  on  Jesus  who  call; 

The  gift  of  his  Spirit  is  proffer'd  to  all. 

3  His  witness  within,  by  faith  we  receive, 
And,  ransom' d  from  sin,  in  righteousness  live : 
Through  Jesus"s  passion  we  gladly  possess 

A  present  salvation, — a  kingdom  of  peace. 

4  The  peace  and  the  power,  ye  sinners,  embrace. 
And  look  for  the  shower, — tlie  Spirit  of  grace ; 
The  gift  and  the  Giver  we  all  may  receive, 
Forever  and  ever  within  us  to  live. 

202  i^-^^- 

His  universal  diffiision. 

ON  all  the  earth  thy  Spirit  shower ; 
The  earth  in  righteousness  renew; 
Thy  kingdom  come,  and  hell's  o'erpower, 
And  to  thy  sceptre  all  subdue. 

2  Like  mighty  winds,  or  torrents  fierce, 
Let  liim  opj^osers  all  o'errun ; 

And  every  law  of  sin  reverse. 
That  faith  and  love  may  make  all  one. 

3  Yea,  let  him,  Lord,  in  every  place 
His  richest  energy  declare ; 

"While  lovely  tempers,  fruits  of  gi'ace, 
The  kingdom  of  thy  Christ  prepare. 

4  Grant  this,  O  holy  God,  and  true; 
The  ancient  seers'  thou  did^t  inspire, — 

To  us  perform  the  promise  due, — 

Descend,  and  crown  us  now  with  fire. 


INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

THE  MINISTKY.- 

203  L.M. 

The  ministry  instituted. 

THE  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  lie  rose, 
In  splendid  triumiDh  o'er  liis  foes, 
Scatter' d  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  still  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

2  Hence  sprang  the'  apostles'  honour'd  name, 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame: 

In  humbler  forms,  before  our  eyes, 
Pastors  and  teachers  hence  arise. 

3  From  Christ  they  all  their  gifts  derive. 
And,  fed  by  Christ,  their  graces  live : 
While,  guarded  by  his  mighty  hand, 
'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

4  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  all  the  courses  of  the  sun ; 
While  unborn  churches,  by  their  care, 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

5  Jesus,  now  teach  our  hearts  to  know 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  thy  praise, 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

204  L.  M. 

Tlie  cotmmmAm. 

GO,  preach  my  Gospel,  saith  the  Lord, — 
Bid  the  whole  world  my  grace  receive ; 
He  shall  be  saved  who  trusts  my  word, 

And  he  condemn'd  who  won't  believe. 
2  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known ; 

And  ye  shall  prove  my  Gospel  true, 
By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
By  all  the  Avonders  ye  shall  do. 


128  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

3  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands - 
I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end : 

All  power-  is  trusted  in  my  hands,— 
I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend. 

205  .  .,      ,       ^•^' 

T/ie joyful  sound. 

HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill, — 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice, — 
So  sweet  the  tidings  are  • 

Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here. 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears. 
That  hear'the  joyful  sound. 

Which  kings  ancl  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found. 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes. 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ; 

Prophets  and  priests  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad: 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

206  c.  M. 

The  pastoral  office. 

LET  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake. 
And  take  the'  alarm  they  give ; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Their  awful  charge  receive. 


THE  MINISTRY.  129 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import, 
The  pastor's  care  demands ; 

But  wliat  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  flll'd  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls  for  which  the  Lord 
Did  heavenly  bliss  forego ; 

For  souls,  which  must  forever  live 
In  raptures,  or  in  wo. 

4  May  they  in  Jesus,  whom  they  preach, 
Their  own  Eedeemer  see ; 

And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

207  s.  M, 

The  labourers  are  few, 

LOED  of  the  harvest,  hear 
Thy  needy  servants'  cry; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer^ 
And  all  our  wants  supply- 

2  On  thee  we  humbly  wait, — 
Our  wants  are  in  thy  view ; 

The  harvest,  truly.  Lord,  is  great, 
The  labourers  are  few. 

3  Convert  and  send  forth  more 
Into  thy  Church  abroad. 

And  let  them  speak  thy  word  of  power, 
As  workers  with  their  God, 

4  O  let  them  spread  thy  name, — 
Their  mission  fully  prove ; 

The  universal  grace  proclaim, — 
Thine  all-redeeming  love. 

208  L.M. 

Pastors  after  thine  own  heart. 

JESUS,  thy  wand'ring  sheep  behold ! 
See,  Lord,  with  yearning  bowels,  see, 
Poor  souls  that  cannot  find  the  fold. 
Till  sought  and  gather'd  in  by  thee. 


130  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

2  Lost  are  they  now,  and  scattered  wide, 
In  pain,  and"^  weariness,  and  want : 

"With  no  kind  shepherd  near,  to  guide 
The  sick,  and  spiritless,  and  famt. 

3  Thou,  only  thou,  the  kind,  and  good, 
And  sheep-redeeming,  Shepherd  art; 

Collect  thy  flock,  and  give  them  food, 
And  pastors  after  thine  own  heart. 

4  Give  the  pure  word  of  gen'ral  grace, 
And  great  shall  be  the  j^reachers'  crowd : 

Preachers  who  all  the  sintul  race 
Point  to  the  aU-atoning  blood. 

5  Thine  only  glory  let  them  seek ; 

0  let  their  hearts  with  love  o'erflow ; 
Let  them  believe,  and  therefore  speak. 
And  spread  thy  mercy's  praise  oelow. 


209  L.M. 

Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord. 

COMFORT,  ye  ministers  of  grace. 
Comfort  the  people  of  your  Lord ; 
0  lift  ye  up  the  fallen  race. 
And  cheer  them  by  the  Gospel  word. 

2  Go  into  every  nation,  go ; 

Speak  to  their  trembling  hearts,  and  cry,- 
Glad  tidings  unto  all  we  show : 
Jerusalem,  thy  God  is  nigh. 

3  Hark !  in  the  wilderness  a  cry, 

A  voice  that  loudly  calls, — Prepare; 
Prepare  your  hearts,  for  God  is  nigh. 
And  waits  to  make  his  entrance  there. 

4  The  Lord  your  God  shall  quickly  come ; 
Sinners,  repent,  the  call  obey: 

Open  your  hearts  to  make  hirn  room ; 
le  desert  souls,  prepare  the  way. 


THE  MINISTKY.  131 

5  The  Lord  shall  clear  his  way  through  all ; 
Whate'er  obstructs,  obstructs  in  vain ; 

The  vale  shall  rise,  the  mountain  fall, 
Crooked  be  straight,  and  rugged  plain. 

6  The  glory  of  the  Lord  display'd 
Shall  all  mankind  together  view ; 

And  what  his  mouth  in  truth  hath  said, 
His  own  almighty  hand  shall  do. 

210  c.M. 

Let  thy  priests  he  clothed  with  salvdHon, 

JESUS,  the  word  of  mercy  give, 
And  let  it  swiftly  run ; 
And  let  the  priests  themselves  believe, 
And  put  salvation  on. 

2  Jesus,  let  all  thy  servants  shine 
Illustrious  as  the  sun ; 

And,  bright  with  borrow'd  rays  divine, 
Their  glorious  circuit  run. 

3  Beyond  the   reach  of  mortals,  spread 
Their  light  where'er  they  go ; 

And  heavenly  influences  shed 
On  all  the  world  below. 

4  As  giants  may  they  run  their  race, 
Exulting  in  their  might; 

As  burning  lurninaries  chase 
The  gloom  of  hellish  night. 

5  As  the  bright  sun  of  righteousness, 
Their  healing  wings  display; 

And  let  their  lustre  still  increase 
Unto  the  perfect  day. 

211  L.M. 

Labourers  together  it>ith,  God. 

THUS  saith  the  Lord — 'tis  God  commands; 
Workers  with  God,  the  charge  obey; 
Eemove  whate'er  his  work  withstands, — 
Prepare,  prepare  his  people's  way. 


132  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

2  Lift  up,  for  all  mankind  to  see, 
The  standard  of  their  Saviour  God, 

And  point  them  to  the  shameful  tree, — 
The  cross,  all  stain' d  with  hallow'd  blood. 

3  Himself  prepares  his  people's  hearts,— 
Breaks  and  binds  up,  and  wounds  and  heals ; 

A  mystic  death  and  life  imparts ; 
Empties  the  full,  the  emptied  fills : 

4  He  fills  whom  first  he  hath  prepared ; 
With  Mm  the  perfect  grace  is  given: 

Himself  is  here  our  great  reward, — 
Our  future  and  our  present  heaven. 

212  s.  M. 

Soic  hesid-e  all  ijoatera. 

SOW  in  the  morn  thy  seed ; 
At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand ; 
To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed, — 
Broad-cast  it  o'er'  the  land. 

2  Thou  know'st  not  which  shall  thrive, — 
The  late  or  early  sown; 

Grace  keeps  the  precious  germ  alive, 
When  and  wherever  strown: 

3  And  duly  shall  appear, 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength. 
The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  corn  at  length. 

4  Thou  c  anst  not  toil  in  vain : 
Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry, 

Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 

213  L.  M. 

T?ie  angels  of  the  churches. 
TvRAW  near,  O  Son  of  God,  draw  near; 
1/  Us  with  thy  flaming  eye  behold ; 
Still  in  thy  Church  do 'thou  appear, 
And  let  our  candlestick  be  gold. 


THE  MINISTEY.  133 

2  Still  hold  the  stars  m  thy  right  hand, 
And  let  them  in  thy  lustre  glow, — 

The  lights  of  a  benighted  land, 
The  angels  of  thy'Church  below. 

3  Make  good  their  apostolic  boast ; 
Their  high  commission  let  them  prove ; 

Be  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
And  fill'd  with  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

4  Give  them  an  ear  to  hear  thy  word ; 
Thou  speakest  to  the  churches  now : 

And  let  ail  tongues  confess  their  Lord, — 
Let  every  knee  to  Jesus  bow. 

214  s.  M. 

For  a  Messing  on  ministers. 

JESUS,  thy  servants  bless, 
Who,  sent  by  thee,  proclaim 
The  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness 

Experienced  in  thy  name : 
The  kingdom  of  our  God, — 

Which  grace  divine  imparts; 
The  power  of  thy  victorious  blood,— 

Which  reigns  in  faithful  hearts. 
2  Their  souls  with  faith  supply, — 

With  life  and  liberty; 
And  then  they  preach  and  testify 

The  things  concerning  thee : 
And  live  for  this  alone, — 

Thy  grace  to  minister ; 
And  all  thou  hast  for  sinners  done, 

In  life  and  death  declare. 

215  L.M. 

For  fhs  sttccess  of  ministers. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer: 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee : 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be. 


134  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

2  O,  clothe  their  words  with  power  divine, 
And  let  those  words  be  ever  thine ; 

To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal; 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

3  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed ; 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain, — 
And  thus  reward  their  toil  and' pain. 

4  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound ; 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  Spirit's  living  power. 

216  CM. 

GocPs  Messing  ensures  success. 

NOW,  Lord,  fulfil  thy  faithful  word,— 
Thy  servants'  labours  bless  ; 
Now  let  the  prayer  of  faith  be  heard, 
And  grant  them  full  success. 

2  Long  have  they  in  thy  vineyard  wrought, 
And  with  unwearied  toil; 

Alas  !  they  spend  their  strength  for  naught, 
Upon  a  sterile  soil. 

3  Arise,  0  God,  exert  thy  power ; 
Thy  people's  hopes  sustam* 

And  richly  on  thy  vineyard  shower 
The  first  and  latter  rain. 

4  Lord,  we  commend  the  work  to  thee ; 
Thy  servants  guide  and  bless ; 

Thy  guidance  gives  security, — 
Thy  blessing, — fuU  success. 

217  l;  m. 

He  givetJi  the  increase. 

HIGH  on  his  everlasting  throne, 
The  King  of  saints  hfs  work  surveys; 
Marks  the  dear  souls  he  calls  his  own, 
And  smiles  on  the  peculiar  race. 


THE  MINISTRY.  135 

2  He  rests  well  pleased  their  toils  to  see ; 
Beneath  his  easy  yoke  they  move : 

With  all  their  heart  and  strength  agree 
In  the  sweet  labour  of  his  love. 

3  See  where  the  servants  of  the  Lord, 
A  busy  multitude,  appear: 

For  Jesus  day  and  ni^ht  employ'd, 
His  heritage  they  toil  to  clear. 

4  The  love  of  Christ  their  hearts  constrams, 
And  strengthens  their  unwearied  hands  ; 

They  spend  their  sweat,  and  blood,  and  pains, 
To  cultivate  Immanuel's  lands. 

5  Jesus  their  toU  delighted  sees, 
Their  industry  vouchsafes  to  crown : 

He  kindly  gives  the  wish'd  increase. 
And  sends  the  promised  blessing  dov.Ti. 

218  4th  P.  M.  886,  886. 

Erdire  dependence  on  Christ. 

EXCEPT  the  Lord  conduct  the  plan. 
The  best  concerted  schemes  are  vain, 
And  never  can  succeed; 
"We  spend  our  wretched  strength  for  naught ; 
But  it  our  works  in  thee  be  wrought, 
They  shall  be  blest  indeed. 

2  Lord,  if  thou  didst  thyself  inspire 
Our  souls  with  this  intense  desire, 

Thy  goodness  to  proclaim ; 
Thy  glory  if  we  now  intend, 
O  let  our  deeds  begin  and  end 

Complete  in  Jesus'  name. 

3  In  Jesus'  name  behold  we  meet, 
Far  from  an  evil  world  retreat, 

And  all  its  frantic  ways ; 
One  only  thing  resolved  to  know, 
And  square  our  useful  lives  below, 

By  reason  and  \>f  grace. 


136  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

4  Not  in  the  tombs  "we  pne  to  dwell, 
Not  in  the  dark  monastic  cell, 

By  vows  and  grates  confined ; 
Freely  to  aU  ourselves  we  give. 
Constrain' d  by  Jesus'  love  to  live 

The  servants  of  mankind. 

5  Now,  Jesus,  now  thy  love  impart, 
To  govern  each  devoted  heart, 

And  fit  us  for  thy  will ; 
Deep  founded  in  the  truth  of  grace, 
Build  up  thy  rising  Church,  and  place 

The  city  on  the  hill. 

6  0  let  our  love  and  faith  abound ; 
0  let  our  lives,  to  all  around, 

"With  purest  lustre  sliine ; 
That  all  around  our  works  may  see. 
And  give  the  glory.  Lord,  to  thee, 

The  heavenly  light  divine. 

219  CM. 

The  minister's  only  hnsiness. 

JESUS,  the  Name  high  over  all, 
In  hell,  or  earth,  or  sky ; 
Angels  and  men  before  it  faU, 
And  devils  fear  and  fly. 

2  Jesus,  the  Name  to  sinners  dear, — 
The  Name  to  sinners  given ; 

It  scatters  all  their  guilty  fear ; 
It  turns  their  hell  to  heaven. 

3  Jesus  the  pris'ner's  fetters  breaks, 
And  bruises  Satan's  head: 

Power  into  strengthless  souls  he  speaks, 
And  life  into  the  dead. 

4  0  that  the  world  might  taste  and  see 
The  riches  of  his  grace ; 

The  arms  of  love  that  compass  me, 
Would  all  mankind  embrace. 


THE  MINISTEY.  137 

5  His  only  righteousness  I  show, — 
His  saving  truth  proclaim : 

'Tis  all  my  business  here  below. 
To  cry, — Behold  the  Lamb  ! 

6  Happy,  if  with  my  latest  breath 
I  may  but  gasp  his  name ; 

Preach  him  to  all,  and  cry  in  death, 
Behold,  behold  the  Lambl 

220  s.M. 

Success  certain. 

LORD,  if  at  thy  command 
The  word  of  "life  we  sow. 
Watered  by  thy  almighty  hand, 

The  seed  shall  surely  grow : 
The  virtue  of  thy  grace 

A  large  increase  shall  give, 
And  multiply  the  faithful  race, 

Who  to  thy  glory  live. 
2  Now,  then,  the  ceaseless  shower 

Of  gospel  blessings  send. 
And  let  the   soul-converting  power 

Thy  ministers  attend. 
On  multitudes  confer 

The  heart-renewing  love. 
And  by  the  joy  of  grace  prepare 

For  fuller  joys  above. 

221  s.M. 

Labourers  in  tJie  vineyard  of  the  Lord. 

AND  let  our  bodies  part,— 
To  diflfrent  climes  repah*; 
Inseparably  join'd  in  heart 
The  friends  of  Jesus  are. 
2  O  let  us  still  proceed 

In  Jesus'  work  below; 
And,  foil' wing  our  triumphant  Head, 
To  further  conquests  go. 


138  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

3  The  vineyard  of  the  Lord 
Before  his  lab'rers  lies; 

And  lo !  \re  see  the  vast  reward 
Which  waits  us  in  the  skies. 

4  O  let  our  heart  and  mind 
Continually  ascend, 

That  haven  of  repose  to  find, 
"Where  all  our  labours  end ; 

5  Where  all  our  toils  are  o'er, 
Our  suff'ring  and  our  pain: 

Who  meet  on  that  eternal  shore, 
Shall  never  part  again. 

222  s.  M. 

Continued — Labourers  rewarded. 

0  HAPPY,  happy  place, 
Where  saints  and  angels  meet ! 
There  we  shall  see  each  other's  face, 
And  all  our  brethren  greet. 

2  The  Church  of  the  first-bom, 
We  shall  with  them  be  blest, 

And,  crown' d  with  endless  joy,  return 
To  our  eternal  rest. 

3  With  joy  we  shall  behold, 
In  yonder  blest  abode, 

The  patriarchs  and  prophets  old. 
And  all  the  saints  of  God. 

4  Abrah'm  and  Isaac,  there, 
And  Jacob,  shall  receive 

The  foU'wers  of  their  faith  and  prayer, 
Who  now  in  bodies  live. 

6  We  shall  our  time  beneath 
Live  out  in  cheerful  hope, 

And  fearless  pass  the  vale  of  death. 
And  gain  the  mountain  top. 


THE  CHUECH.  139 

6  To  gather  home  his  own, 

God  shall  his  angels  send, 
And  bid  our  bliss,  on  earth  begun, 

In  deathless  triumphs  end. 


THE  CHURCH. 

223  c.  M. 

Founded  on  a  Rock. 

WITH  stately  towers  and  bulwarks  strong, 
Unrivall'd  and  alone, — 
Loved  theme  of  many  a  sacred  Bong, — 
God's  holy  city  shone. 

2  Thus  feir  was  Zion"'s  chosen  seat. 
The  glory  of  all  lands ; 

Yet  fairer,  and  in  strength  complete, 
The  Christian  temple 'stands. 

3  The  faithful  of  each  clime  and  age 
Tliis  glorious  Church  compose  ; 

Built  on  a  Eock,  with  idle  rage 
The  threat'ning  tempest  blows. 

4  Fear  not ;  though  hostile  bands  alarm, 
Thy  God  is  thy  defence ; 

And  Aveak  and  powerless  every  arm 
Against  Omnipotence. 

224  5th  P.  M.  4  Zi?ies  78. 

Prayer  Jbr  her  ea^ten&ion. 

ON  thy  Church,  O  Power  divine, 
Cause  thy  glorious  face  to  shine ; , 
Till  the  nations,  from  afar, 
Hail  her  as  their  guiding  star. 

2  Then  shall  God,  with  lavish  hand, 
Scatter  blessings  o'er  the  land ; 
And  the  world's  remotest  bound 
With  the  voice  of  praise  resound. 


140  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

225  L-M. 

Glorious  and  spotless. 

JESUS,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Great  Builder  of  thy  Church  below; 
If  now  thy  Spirit  move  my  breast, 
Hear,  and  fulfil  thine  own  request. 
2  The  few  that  truly  call  thee  Lord, 
And  wait  thy  sanctifying  word. 
And  thee  their  utmost  Saviour  own ; — 
Unite  and  perfect  them  in  one. 
8  O  let  them  all  thy  mind  express, 
Stand  forth  thy  chosen  witnesses; 
Thy  power  unto  salvation  show, 
And  perfect  holiness  below. 

4  In  them  let  all  mankind  behold 
How  Christians  lived  in  days  of  old; 
Mighty  their  envious  foes  to  move, — 
A  proverb  of  reproach — and  love. 

5  Call  them  into  thy  wondrous  light. 
Worthy  to  walk  with  thee  in  white : 
Make  up  thy  jewels,  Lord,  and  show 
Thy  glorious,  spotless  Church  below. 

6  From  every  sinful  TVTinkle  free, 
Eedeem'd  from  all  iniquity. 

The  fellowship  of  saints  make  known, 
And  0,  my  God,  may  I  be  one  I 

226  L.  M. 

Continued  —  Witnesses  for  Jesm. 

0  MIGHT  my  lot  be  cast  with  these, 
The  least  of  Jesus'  witnesses  ; 
O  that  ray  Lord  would  count  me  meet, 
To  wash  his  dear  disciples'  feet  1 
2  This  only  thing  do  I  require : 
Thou  know'st  'tis  all  my  heart's  desire, 
Freely  what  I  receive  to  give, — 
The  servant  of  thy  Church  to  live : — 


THE  CHUECH.  141 

3  After  my  lo-n-ly  Lord  to  go, 
And  wait  upon  thy  saints  below; 
Enjoy  the  grace  to  angels  given, 
And"^serve  the  royal  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  Lord,  if  I  now  thy  drawings  feel, 
And  ask  according  to  thy  will. 
Confirm  the  prayer,  the  seal  impart, 
And  speak  the  answer  to  my  heart. 

5  Tell  me,  or  tlioii  shalt  never  go, — 
Thy  prayer  is  heard ;  it  shall  be  so ; 
The  word  hath  pass'd  thy  lips,  and  I 
Shall  with  thy  people  live  and  die. 

227  L.  M. 

T/ie  river  of  life. 

GEEAT  Source  of  being  and  of  love  ! 
Thou  wat'rest  all  the  worlds  above ; 
And  all  the  joys  which  mortals  know, 
From  thine  exhaustless  fountain  flow. 

2  A  sacred  spring,  at  thy  command, 
From  Zion's  mount,  in  Canaan's  land, 
Beside  thy  temple  cleaves  the  ground, 
And  pours  its  limpid  stream  around. 

3  Close  by  its  banks,  in  order  fair, 
The  blooming  trees  of  life  appear ; 
Their  blossoms  fmgrant  odours  give. 
And  on  their  fruit  "the  nations  live. 

4  Flow,  wondrous  stream !  with  glory  crown'd, 
Flow  on  to  earth's  remotest  bound; 

And  bear  us  on  thy  gentle  wave, 
To  Him  who  all  thy  virtues  gave. 

228  c.  M. 

77i^  gates  ofJidl  shall  not  prevail  against  her. 

¥110  make  the  Lord  of  hosts  their  tower. 
Shall  like  Mount  Zion  be, — 
Immovable  by  moi'tal  power, — 
Built  on  eternity. 


142  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

2  As  round  about  Jerusalem 
The  guardian  mountains  stand, 

So  shall  the  Lord  encompass  them 
Who  hold  by  his  right  hand. 

3  The  rod  of  wickedness  shall  ne'er 
Against  the  just  prevail, 

Lest  innocence  should  find  a  snare, 
Arid  tempted  virtue  fail. 

4  Do  good,  O  Lord,  do  good  to  those 
Who  cleave  to  thee  in^heart, — 

Who  on  thy  truth  alone  repose, 
Nor  irom  thy  law  depart. 

229  c.  M. 

Returning  to  Zion  tciih  songs  of  joy. 

DAUGHTER  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 
Exalt  thy  fallen  head  ; 
Again  in  thy  Kedeemer  trust, — 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

2  Avrake,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength^ 

Thy  beautiful  array  ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length,— 

■Die  Lord's  appointed  day. 

5  Eebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 
And  send  thy  heralds  forth ; 

Say  to  the  south, — Give  up  thy  charge! 
And, — Keep  not  back,  0  north ! 

4  They  come,  they  come :  thine  exiled  bands 
Where'er  they  rest  or  roam. 

Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

5  Thus,  thouarh  the  universe  shall  bum, 
And  God  his  works  destroy, 

With  songs  thy  ransom'd  shall  return, 
Aud  everlasting  joy. 


THE  CHURCH.  143 

230  nth  p.  M.  76,  76  77,76. 

Security  and  safety. 


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EE  the  gospel  Church  secure, 
And  founcled  on  a  Eock ; 
All  her  promises  are  sure ; 

Her  bulwarks  who  can  shock? 
Count  her  every  precious  shrine ; 

Tell,  to  after-ages  tell,— • 
Fortified  by  power  divine. 

The  Church  can  never  fail. 

2  Zion's  God  is  all  our  own, 

Who  on  his  love  rely; 
We  his  pard'ning  love  have  known, 

And  live  to  Christ,  and  die : 
To  the  New  Jerusalem 

He  our  faithful  Guide  shall  be ; 
Him  we  claim,  and  rest  in  him, 

Through  all  eternity. 

231  s.  M. 

Her  confidence  and  security. 

WHO  in  the  Lord  confide, 
And  feel  his  sprinkled  blood, 
In  storms  and  hurricanes  abide 

Firm  as  the  mount  of  God : 
Steadfast,  and  fix'd,  and  sure. 

His  Zion  cannot  move  ; 
His  faithful  people  stand  secure 
In  Jesus'  guardian  love. 

2  As  round  Jerusalem 

The  hilly  bulwarks  rise. 
So  God  protects  and  covers  them 

From  all  their  enemies. 
On  every  side  he  stands. 

And  for  his  Israel  cares ; 
And  safe  in  his  almighty  hands 

Their  souls  forever  bears. 


144  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

232  s.  M. 

Christ  in  you,  tlis  hope  of  glory. 
TirHEKE  is  tlie  Hebrews'  God, 
VV    "VVlio  kept  them  niglit  and  day? 
"Where  is  the  lieavenly  fire  and  cloud, 
Which  sliow'd  thy  Church  their  way? 

2  No  symbol  visible 

We  of  thy  presence  find ; 
Yet  all  wlio  would  obey  thy  will 
Shall  know  their  Fatlier's  mind. 

3  Yes,  Lord,  thou  still  dost  lead 
The  children  of  thy  g:race. 

The  chosen,  the  believing  seed, 
Through  this  vast  wilderness. 

4  Our  chart,  thy  Avritten  Word; 
The  Holy  Ghost  our  guide; 

And  Christ,  our  glorious  risen  Lord, 
Doth  in  our  hearts  reside- 

233  9th  r.  M.  87,  87,  87,  87. 

God  is  in  tlie  midst  of  her. 

GLOKIOUS  tilings  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God ; 
Ilcj^  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

iorm'd  thee  for  his  own  abode; 
On  the  Kock  of  ages  founded. 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose! 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  niay'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 
2  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love. 
Still  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear'of  want  remove: 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  our  thirst  to'  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which,  like  tlie  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  Mis  from  age  to  age. 


THE  CHURCH.  145 

3  Round  each,  habitation  hov'ring, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear ! 
For  a  glory  and  a  eov'ring, 

Showing  tliat  the  Lord  is  near : 
He  who  gives  us  daily  manna, 

He  who  listens  when  we  cry, 
Let  him  hear  the  loud  Hosanna 

Eising  to  his  throne  on  high. 

234  L.  M. 

Put  on  thy  'beautiful  garments,  0  Jerusalem. 

AWAKE,  Jerusalem,  awake,— 
No  longer  in  thy  sins  lie  down: 
The  garment  of  salvation  take. 

Thy  beauty  and  thy  strength  put  on. 

2  Shake  off  the  dust  that  blinds  thy  sight, 
And  hides  the  promise  from  thine  eyes ; 

Arise,  and  struggle  into  light; 
The  great  Deliv'rer  calls, — Arise! 

3  Shake  off  the  bands  of  sad  despair; 
Zion,  assert  thy  liberty; 

Look  up,  thy  broken  heart  prepare, 
And  God  shall  set  the  captive  free.  ; 

4  Vessels  of  mercy,  sons  of  grace, 
Be  purged  from  every  sinful  stain ; 

Be  like  your  Lord,  his  word  embrace, 
Nor  bear  his  hallow'd  name  in  vain. 

235  L.M. 

The  Tieatenly  Zion. 

ARM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake ! 
Thine  own  immortal  strength  put  on ! 
With  terror  clothed,  hell's  kingdom  shake, 

And  cast  thy  foes  with  fury  down. 
2  As  in  the  ancient  days  appear ! 

(The  sacred  annals  speak  thy  fame ;) 
Be  now  omnipotently  near. 
To  endless  ages  still  the  same. 
10 


146   INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

3  By  death  and  hell  pursued  in  vain, 

To  thee  the  ransom'd  seed  shall  eome ; 
Shouting,  their  heavenly  Zion  gain. 

And  pass  through  death  triumphant  home. 

4  The  pain  of  life  shall  then  be  o'er, 
The  anguish  and  distractiiag  care ; 

There  sighing  grief  shall  weep  no  more, 
And  sin  shall  never  enter  there. 

23 G  8th  P.  M.  87,  87,  47. 

ner  enemies  confounded. 

ZION  stands  "with  hills  surrounded, 
Zion,  kept  bv  power  divine : 
All  her  foes  shall  De  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine : 

Happy  Zion, — 
What  a  favour'd  lot  is  thine! 

2  Everj^  human  tie  may  perish ; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove;: 
Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish; 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove  ; 
But  no  changes 

Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

5  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 
Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 

But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee; 
Thou  art  precious  in  his  sight : 

God  is  with  thee, — 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 

237  S.M. 

Lore  for  Zion. 

I  LOVE  thy  kingdom,  Lord, — 
The  house  of  thine  abode, — 
The  Church  our  blest  Eedeemer  saved 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 


THE  CHURCH.  147 

2  I  love  thy  Church,  O  God ! 
Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 

Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 
For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 

To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given. 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways  ; 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

6  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 

And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

238  9th  P.  M.  87,  Sr,  87,  87. 

God  her  everlasting  light. 

HEAE  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken ; 
0  my  people,  faint  and  few, 
Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken, 
Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you : 
Scenes  of  heartfelt  tribulation 

Shall  no  more  perplex  your  ways ; 

You  shall  name  your  walls  salvation, 

And  your  gates  shall  all  be  praise. 

2  Ye,  no  more  your  suns  descending, 

Waning  moons  no  more  shall  see ; 
Butj  your  griefs  forever  ending, 

Find  eternal  noon  in  me : 
God  shall  rise,  and,  shining  o'er  you, 

Change  to  day  the  gloom  of  night ; 
He,  the  Lord,  shall  be  your  glory — 

God  your  everlasting"  light. 


148  INSTITUTIONS  or  THE  GOSPEL. 


THE  SABBATH. 

239  1st  Y.M.  6  lines  8s. 

The  day  consecrated. 

GEEAT  God,  this  liallow'd  day  of  thine 
Demands  our  souls'  collected  powers ; 
Mav  we  employ  in  works  divine 

These  •solemn  and  devoted  hours : 
O  may  our  souls,  adoring,  o'wn 
The  grace  which  calls  us  to  thy  throne. 

2  Hence,  ye  vain  cares  and  trifles,  fly ! 

Where  God  resides  appear  no  more ! 
Omniscient  Lord,  thy  piercing  eve 

Doth  every  secret  thought  explore : 
O  may  thy  grace  our  thoughts  refine, 
And  fix  our  hearts  on  things  divine ! 

240  c.  M. 

Ths  day  improved, 

THIS  day  the  Lord  hath  call'd  his  omtl; 
Let  us  his  praise  declare. 
Fix  our  desires  on  him  alone. 
And  seek  his  face  with  prayer. 

2  Lord,  in  thy  love  we  would  rejoice, 
"Which  sets  the  sinner  free. 

And,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 
Devote  these  hours  to  thee. 

3  Now  let  the  world's  delusive  things 
No  more  our  thoughts  employ, 

But  faitJi  be  taught  to  stretch  her  wings, 
Tow'rd  heaven's  imfailing  joy. 

4  0  let  these  earthly  Sabhaths,  Lord, 
Be  to  our  welfare  blest ; 

The  purest  comfort  here  afford, 
And  fit  xis  for  our  rest. 


THE  SABBATH.  149 

241  L.  M. 

Thej(yys  oftJie  Sabbath. 

SWEET  is  the  work,  \nj^  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing ; 
To  siiow  thv  love  by  morning  li^ht, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  by  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest ; 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast; 
0  mav  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  l)avid's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3  When  grace  has  purified  my  heart, 
Then  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part: 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  be  slied, 
Like  holy  oil  to  cheer  my  head. 

4  Then  shall  I  see^  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wish'd  below; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

242  s.M, 

Delight  in  wdinances. 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise : 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day* 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  in  such  a  place. 
Where  thou,  my  God,  art  seen, 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, 

And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 


150   INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

243  L.  M. 

In  the  Sanctuary. 

FAR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone, 
Let  my  religious  liours  alone ; 
Fain  would  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  see ; 

1  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  0  warm  my  heart  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindle  there  a  pure  desire: 
Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above. 
And  fiU.  my  soul  "s\dth  heavenly  love. 

3  Blest  Saviour,  what  delicious  fare ! 
How  sweet  thine  entertainments  are ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  djing  love. 

4  Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all  divine! 
In  thee  thy  father's  glories  shine  ; 
Thy  glorious  name  shall  be  adored, 
And  every  tongue  confess  thee  Lord. 

244  CM. 

We  will  rejoice  and  7>e  glad  in  it. 

THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made : 
O  earth,  rejoice  and  sing; 
Let  songs  of  triumph  hail  the  mom ; 
Hosauna  to  our  King! 

2  The  Stone  the  builders  set  at  naught, 
That  Stone  has  now  become 

The  sure  foundation,  and  the  strength. 
Of  Zion's  heavenly  dome. 

3  Christ  is  that  stone,  rejected  once, 
And  numbered  with  the  slain; 

Now  raised  in  glory,  o'er  his  Church 

Eternally  to  reign. 
•4  This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made ; 

O  earth,  rejoice  and  sing : 
With  songs  of  triumph  hail  the  morn ; 

Hosanna  to  our  King ! 


THE  SABBATH.  151 

245  3d  p.  M.  4  6s  &  2  8s. 

Joyful  fiomage. 

AWAKE,  ye  saints,  awake ! 
And  hail  this  sacred  day : 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 
Your  joyful  homage  pay  : 
Come  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 
The  Lord  of  life  arose; 

He  burst  the  bars  of  death. 
And  vanquish'd  all  our  foes; 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  his  love. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord! 
Heaven  with  hosannas  rings, 

And  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 
Thy  praise  responsive  sings: 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

246  c.  M. 

The  type  of  everlasting  rest. 

COME,  let  us  join  with  one  accord 
In  hymns  around  the  throne ; 
This  is  the  day  our  rising  Lord 
Hath  made  and  call'd  his  own. 

2  This  is  the  day  which  God  hath  blest, 
The  brightest  of  the  seven, 

Type  of  that  everlasting  rest 
The  saints  enjoy  in  heaven. 

3  Then  let  us  in  his  name  sing  on. 
And  hasten  to  that  day 

When  our  Redeemer  shall  come  down, 
And  shadows  pass  away. 


152  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

4  Not  one,  "but  all  onr  days  below, 

Let  us  in  hymns  employ ; 
And,  in  our  Lord  rejoicing,  go 

To  his  eternal  joy. 

247  L.  M. 

Pledge  of  endless  rest. 

EETUKN,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest; 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  hath  West : 
Another  sLx  days'  work  is  done ; 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun. 

2  0  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies; 

And  draw  from  Christ  that  sweet  repose, 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

3  This  heavenly  calm  withm  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  Church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 
In  holy  comforts,  pass  away ; 

How  sweet,  a  Sabbath  thus*  to  spend. 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

248  5th  P.  M.  4  ?tW»  7s. 

Life  cmd  immorialUy  brauffht  to  light 

DAY  of  God !  thou  blessed  day. 
At  thy  dawn  the  grave  gaA'e  way 
To  the  power  of  Him  within. 
Who  had,  sinless,  bled  for  sin. 
2  Thine  the  radiance  to  illume 
First,  for  man,  the  dismal  tomb, 
When  its  bars  their  weakness  own'd, 
There  revealing  death  dethroned. 
8  Tlien  the  Sxm  of  righteousness 
Kose,  a  darken'd  world  to  bless, 
Bringmg  up  from  mortal  night 
Immortality  and  light. 


THE  SABBATH.  If53 

4  Day  of  glory,  day  of  power, 
Sacred  be  thiue  every  hour, — 
Emblem,  earnest,  of  the  rest 
That  remaineth  for  the  blest. 

249  s.M, 

The  eternal  Sabbath. 

HAIL  to  the  Sabbath-day ! 
The  day  divinely  given, 
When  men  to  God  their  homage  pay, 
And  earth  draws  near  to  heaven. 

2  Lord,  in  this  sacred  honr. 
Within  thy  courts  we  bend, 

And  bless  thy  love,  and  own  thy  power, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

3  But  thou  art  not  alone 

In  courts  by  mortals  trod; 
Nor  only  is  the  day  thine  own 
When  man  draws  near  to  God : — 

4  Thy  temple  is  the  arch 
Of  yon  unmeasured  sky; 

Thy  Sabbath,  the  stupendous  march 
Of  vast  eternity. 

5  Lord,  may  that  holier  day 
Dawn  on  thy  servants'  sight; 

And  purer  worship  may  we  pay 
In  heaven's  unclouded  light. 

250  CM. 

In  the  Spirii  on  ilie  Lord^s  day. 

MAY  I,  throughout  this  day  of  thine, 
Be  ill  thy  Spirit,  Lord, — 
Spirit  of  humble  fear  divine. 
That  trembles  at  thy  word. 
2  Spirit  of  faith,  my  heart  to  raise, 

And  fix  on  things  above; 
Spirit  of  sacrifice  and  praise, 
Of  holiness  and  love. 


154  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

251  L.  M. 

Anticipating  the  heavenly  Sabbath. 

LOKD  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  us  pray, 
In  this  thy  house,  on  this  thy  day; 
And  own,  as  grateful  sacrifice, 
Tiie  songs  which  from  thy  servants  rise. 
2  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 
To  that  our  lab' ring  souls  aspire, 
With  ardent  hope,  and  strong  desire. 
S  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin  nor  hell  sliall  reach  the  place ; 
No  sighs  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which,  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

4  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun ; 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

5  O  long-expected  day,  begin; 
Dawn  on  these  realms  of  wo  and  sin : 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 

252  6.  M. 

Joyful  in  the  house  of  prayer. 

GLAD  was  my  heart  to  hear 
My  old  companions  say, — 
Come,  in  the  house  of  God  appear; 
For  'tis  a  holy  day, 

2  Thither  the  tribes  repair. 
Where  all  are  wont  to  meet; 

And,  joyful  in  the  house  of  prayer, 
Bend  at  the  mercy-seat. 

3  Pray  for  Jerusalem, 
The  city  of  our  God ! 

Xiord,  send  thy  blessinsrs  down  to  them 
That  love  the  dear  abode ! 


BAPTISM.  155 

4  Within  these  walls,  may  peace 
And  harmony  be  found ! 

Zion,  in  all  thy  palaces, 
Prosperity  abound! 

5  For  friends  and  brethren  dear, 
Our  prayer  shall  never  cease : 

Oft  as  they  meet  for  worship  here, 
God  send  his  people  peace ! 


BAPTISM. 

253  3d  p.  M.  4  6s  &  2  88. 

In,  the  name  of  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

BAPTIZED  into  thy  name, 
Mysterious  One  in  Three, 
Our  souls  and  bodies  clami 
A  sacrifice  to  thee  : 
And  let  us  live  our  faith  to  prove, 
The  faith  which  works  by  humble  love. 
2  0  that  our  light  may  shine. 

And  all  our  lives  express 
The  cliaracter  divine, 
The  real  holiness; 
And  then  receive  us  up  to'  adore 
The  triune  God  for  evermore. 

254  c.  M. 

The  covenant  with  Abraham. 

HOW  large  the  promise,  how  divine, 
To  Abrah'm  and  his  seed, — 

1  am  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  all  their  need. 

2  The  words  of  his  unbounded  love 
From  age  to  age  endure; 

The  Angel  of  the  Cov'nant  proves 
And  seals  the  blessing  sure. 


156  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

8  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms, 

To  OTLT  great  father  given ; 
He  takes  our  children  to  his  arms, 

And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 
4  O  God,  how  faithful  are  thy  -ways ! 

Thy  love  endures  the  same ; 
Kor  from  the  promise  of  thy  grace 

Blots  out  our  children's  name. 

255  L.  M. 

The  sacramerUal  seal. 

CO^ME,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Honour  the  means  ordain'd  by  thee; 
Make  good  our  apostolic  boast, 

And  own  thy  glorious  ministry. 
2  We  now  thy  promised  presence  claim  ; 

Sent  to  disciple  all  mankind, — 
Sent  to  baptize  into  thy  name, — 

We  now  thy  promised  presence  find. 
8  Father,  in  these  reveal  thy  Son ; 

In  these,  for  whom  we  seek  thy  face, 
The  hidden  mystery  make  known, 

The  inward,' pure,  baptizuig  grace. 

4  Jesus,  with  us  thou  alwavs  art ; 
Efiectual  make  the  sacred  sign; 

The  gift  unspeakable  impart. 
And  bless  the  ordinance  divine. 

5  Eternal  Spirit,  from  on  high, 
Baptizer  of  our  spirits  thou, 

The  sacramental  seal  apply. 
And  witness  with  the  water  now. 

256  CM. 

Suffer  tlie  little  children  to  come  v/nto  me. 

SEE.  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stands 
"With  all-engaging  charms ; 
Hark,  how  he  calls  the  tender  Iambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms. 


BAPTISM.  157 

2  Permit  them  to  approach,  he  cries, 
Nor  scorn  their  humble  name ; 

For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came. 

3  We  bring  them.  Lord,  in  thankful  hands, 
And  yield  them  up  to  thee ; 

Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
I'hine  let  our  offspring  be. 

257  s.M. 

GodJ's  gracious  promises. 

OUR  children  thou  dost  claim, 
0  Lord  our  God,  as  thine : 
Ten  thousand  blessings  to  thy  Name, 
For  goodness  so  divine. 

2  Thee  let  the  fathers  own, 
Thee  let  the  sons  adore ; 

Join'd  to  the  Lord  in  solemn  vows, 
To  be  forgot  no  more- 

3  How  great  thy  mercies.  Lord ! 
How  j)lenteous  is  thy  grace, 

"Which,  in  the  promise  of  thy  love, 
Includes  our  rising  race. 

4  Our  offspring,  still  thy  care, 
Shall  own  their  father's  God; 

To  latest  times  thy  blessings  share, 
And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 

258  5th  P.  M.  4  Zin««  7s. 

Little  ones  brought  to  Je»us. 

JESUS,  kind,  inviting  Lord, 
We  with  joy-  obey  thy  word, 
And  in  earliest  infancy 
Bring  our  httle  ones  to  thee. 
2  Born  they  are,  as  we,  in  sin ; 
Make  the'  unconscious  lepers  clean; 
Purchase  of  thy  blood  they  are, — 
Let  them  in  thy  glory  share. 


158  IKSTITUTIOKS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

259  1st  P.  M.  6  line^  8s. 

TA€  S^/iriVs  hallowing  seal. 

GOD  of  eternal  truth  and  love, 
Vouchsafe  the  promised  aid  we  claim, 
Thine  own  great  ordmance  approve; 
The  child,  baptized  into  thy  name, 
Partaker  of  thv  nature  make, 
And  give  him  'all  thine  image  hack. 

2  Father,  if  such  thy  sov'reign  will, 
If  Jesus  did  the  rite  enjom, 

Annex  thy  hall'wing  Spirit's  seal, 

And  let  thy  grace  attend  the  sign : 
The  seed  of  endless  life  impart ; 
Take  for  thine  own  this  infant's  heart. 

3  Answer  on  him  thy  wisdom's  end, 
In  present  and  eternal  good ; 

Whate'er  thou  didst  for  man  intend, 

Whate'er  thou  hast  on  man  bestow'd, 
Now  to  this  favour  d  child  be  given. 
Pardon,  and  holiness,  and  heaven. 

260  s.M, 

A  "blessing  on  the  ordinance. 

GEEAT  God,  now  condescend 
To  bless  our  rising  race ; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend. 
The  subjects  of  thy  grace. 

2  0  what  a  pure  delight 

Their  happiness  to  see; 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite, 

To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

8  Now  bless,  thou  God  of  love, 

This  ordinance  divine; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 

And  make  these  children  thine. 


BAPTISM.  159 

261  c.M. 

Children  in  the  arms  of  Jesus. 

BEHOLD  what  condescending  lovo 
Jesus  on  earth  displays  !— 
To  babes  and  suckUngs  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps, 
To  our  forefathers  given ; 

Young  children  hi  his  arms  he  takes, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  Forbid  them  not,  whom  Jesus  calls, 
Nor  dare  the  claim  resist, 

Since  his  own  lips  to  us  declare 
Of  such  will  heaven  consist. 

4  With  flowing  tears,  and  thankful  hearts, 
We  give  them  up  to  thee ;_ 

Receive  them.  Lord,  into  thine  arms; 
Thine  may  they  ever  be. 

262  CM. 

Baptized  into  his  death. 

JESUS,  we  lift  our  souls  to  thee ; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  breathe, 
And  let  this  little  infant  be 

I5aptized  into  thy  death. 
2  O  let  thine  unction  on  Tiim  rest, 

Thy  grace  Ms  soul  renew, 
And  write  within  his  tender  breast 
Thy  name  and.  nature  too. 

5  If  thou  shouldst  quickly  end  Aw  days, 
^s  place  with  thee  prepare; 

And  it  thou  lengthen  out  Ms  race. 

Continue  still'thy  care. 
4  Thy  faithful  ser^-ant  let  Mm  prove, 

Begirt  with  truth  di\ine ; 
A  sharer  in  thy  dying  love, 

A  follower  of  tmiie. 


160  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


THE  LOED'S  SUPPEE. 

263  1st  p.  M.  6  Zm^«  8s. 

Its  iihStUution. 

IN  that  sad,  memorable  night, 
When  Jesus  was  for  us  betray'd. 
He  left  his  death-recording  rite  : 

He  took,  and  blest,  and  brake  the  bread : 
And  gave  his  own  their  last  bequest. 
And  thus  his  love's  intent  express'd : — 

2  Take,  eat,  this  is  mv  body,  given 

To  purchase  life  ani  peace  for  you, — 
Pardon,  and  holiness,  and  heaven; 

Do  this,  my  dying  love  to  show : 
Accept  your  precious  legacy. 
And  thus,  my  friends,  remember  me. 

3  He  took  into  his  hands  the  cup, 
To  crown  the  sacramental  feast, 

And,  full  of  kind  concern,  look'd  ur^ 

And  gave  to  them  what  he  had  blest : 
And, — Drink  ye  all  of  this, — he  said, — 
In  solemn  memory  of  the  dead. 

4  This  is  my  blood,  which  seals  the  new 
Eternal  covenant  of  my  grace  : 

Mv  blood,  so  freely  shed  for  you. 
For  you  and  all  the  sinful  race : 
My  blood,  that  speaks  your  sins  forgiven, 
And  justifies  your  claim  to  heaven. 

264  CM. 

lU  design. 

THAT  doleful  night  before  his  death, 
The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Did,  almost  with  his  d>-ing  breath, 
This  solemn  feast  ordain. 


THE  LOED'S  SUPPER.  161 

2  To  keep  the  feast,  Lord,  we  have  met. 

And  to  remember  thee  : 
Help  each  poor  trembler  to  repeat, — 

For  me  he  died,  for  me ! 
S  Thy  siiff  rings,  Lord,  each  sacred  sign 

To  our  remembrance  brings  : 
"We  eat  the  bread,  and  drink  the  wine, 

But  think  on  nobler  things. 

4  0  tune  our  tongues,  and  set  in  frame 
Each  heart  that  pants  for  thee. 

To  sinw, — Hosanna  to  the  Lamb, 
The  Lamb  that  died  for  me ! 


265  c.  M. 

Approaching  the  table. 

JESUS,  at  whose,  supreme  command, 
We  now  approach  to  God, 
Before  us  in  thy  vesture  stand, 
Thy  vesture  dipp'd  in  blood. 

2  Now,  Saviour,  now  thyself  reveal, 
And  make  thy  nature  'known ; 

Affix  thy  blessed  Spirit's  seal. 
And  stamp  us  for  thine  own. 

3  The  tokens  of  thy  dying  love, 
0  let  us  all  reccivcj 

And  feel  the  quick'ning  Spirit  move, 
And  sensibly  believe. 

4  Tlie  cup  of  blessing,  blest  by  thee, 
Let  it  thy  blood  impart ; 

The  bread  thy  mystic  body  be, 
To  cheer  each  languid  heart. 

5  The  living  bread  sent  down  from  heaver. 
In  us  vouchsafe  to  be : 

Thy  flesh  for  all  the  world  is  given, 
And  all  may  live  by  thee. 
11 


162  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

266  CM. 

The  invitation. 

THE  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads, 
And  blessings  crown  the  board ; 
Not  Paradise,  with  all  its  joys, 
Could  such  delight  aflFord. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 
And  endless  life  are  given, 

Through  the  rich  blood  that  Jesus  shed, 
To  raise  our  souls  to  heaven. 

3  Millions  of  souls,  in  glory  now. 
Were  fed  and  feasted  here ; 

And  millions  more,  still  on  the  way, 
Around  the  board  appear. 

4  All  thino:s  are  readv,  come  away, 
Nor  weak  excuses  frame  ; 

Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast. 
And  bless  the  Foimder's  name. 

267  s.M. 

Our  PascTud  Lavib. 

LET  all  who  truly  bear 
The  bleeding  Saviour's  name. 
Their  faithful  hearts  with  us  prepare, 
And  eat  the  Paschal  Lamb. 

2  Tliis  eueharistic  feast 
Our  every  want  supplies, 

And  still  we  by  his  death  are  blest, 
And  share  his  sacrifice. 

3  Who  thus  our  faith  employ, 
His  suff' rings  to  record. 

E'en  now  we  mournfully  enjoy 
Communion  with  our  Lord. 

4  We  too  with  him  are  dead, 
And  shall  with  him  arise ; 

The  cross  on  which  he  bows  liis  head 
Shall  lift  us  to  the  skies. 


THE  LOED'S  SUPPEE.  16S 

268  CM. 

Grateful  remembrance. 

ACCOEDING  to  thy  gracious  word, 
111  meek  liumility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, — 
I  will  remember  thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 
My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be: 

Thy  testamental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  thee. 

3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget? 
Or  there  thy  conflict  see, 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
And  not  remember  tliee  ? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 
And  rest  on  Calvary, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  my  Sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  thee  ! 

5  Ecmember  thee  and  all  thy  pains, 
And  all  thy  love  to  me ; 

Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains. 
Will  I  remember  thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 
And  mind  and  mem'ry  flee. 

When  thou  shalt  in  thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

269  s.  M. 

77i«  opened  Fountain. 

CALL'D  from  above,  I  rise. 
And  wash  away  my  sin; 
The  stream  to  which  my  spirit  flies, 

Can  make  the  foulest  clean. 
2  It  runs  divinely  clear, 

A  fountain  deep  and  wide : 
'Twas  open'd  by  the  soldier's  spear, 
In  my  Kedeemer's  side. 


164  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

270  CM. 

Gratitude  and  love. 

IF  human  kindness  meets  return, 
And  owns  the  grateful  tie ; — 
If  tender  thoughts  within  us  bum 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh ; — 

2  0,  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 
The  gratitude  we  owe 

To  Him  who  died  our  fears  to  quell, 
And  save  from  endless  wo  ? 

3  While  yet  in  anguish  he  survey' d 
Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee," 

"What  love  his  latest  words  display'd ! — 
Meet  and  remember  me. 

4  Kemember  thee !  thy  death,  thy  shame, 
The  griefs  which  thou  didst  bear ! 

O  raem'ry,  leave  no  other  name 
So  deeply  graven  there. 

271  L.M. 
Figure  and  m-eans  of  sating  grace. 

AUTHOPv  of  our  salvation,  thee, 
With  lowly,  thankful  hearts,  we  praise ; 
Author  of  this  great  mystery, — 
Figure  and  means  of'  saving  grace. 

2  The  sacred,  true,  eflFectual  sign. 
Thy  body  and  thy  blood  it  shows ; 

The  glorious  instrument  divine, 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  strength  bestows. 

3  We  see  the  blood  that  seals  our  peace ; 
Thy  pard'ning  mercy  we  receive  ; 

The  bread  doth  visibly  express 
The  strength  through  which  our  spirits  live. 

4  Our  spirits  drink  a  fresh  supply. 
And  eat  the  bread  so  freely  given, 

Till,  borne  on  eagles'  wings,* we  fly, 
Aixd  banquet  with  our  Lord  in  heaven. 


THE  LORD'S  STIPPEE.  165 

272  Sth  p.  M.  4  lines  7s. 

Discerning  the  Lord's  J)ody. 

JESUS,  all-redeeming  Lord, 
Magnify  thy  dying  word ; 
In  thine  ordinance  appear ; 
Come,  and  meet  thy  ioll'wers  here, 

2  In  the  rite  thou  hast  enjoin' d, 
Let  us  now  our  Saviour  find ; 
Drink  thy  blood  for  sinners  shed, 
Taste  thee  in  the  broken  bread. 

3  Thou  our  faithful  hearts  prepare ; 
Thou  thy  pard'ning  grace  declare  : 
Thou  that  iiast  for  sinners  died, 
Show  thyself  the  Crucified ! 

4  All  the  power  of  sin  remove ; 
Fill  us  with  thy  perfect  love ; 
Stamp  us  with  the  stamp_  divine ; 
Seal  our  souls  forever  thine. 

273  c.  M. 

strength  renewed. 

OGOD,  unseen,  yet  ever  near. 
Thy  presence  may  we  feel ; 
And  thus,  inspired  with  holy  fear, 

Before  thy  table  kneel. 
2  Here  may  thy  faithful  people  know 

The  blessings  of  thy  love ; 
The  streams  that  through  the  desert  flow, — 

The  manna  from  above. 
8  We  come,  obedient  to  thy  word, 

To  feast  on  heavenly  food ; 
Our  meat,  the  body  of  the  Lord, 

Our  drink,  his  precious  blood. 
4  Thus  may  we  all  thy  words  obey; 

For  we,  0  God,  are  thine ; 
And  go  rejoicing  on  our  way. 

Kenew'd  with  strength  divine. 


166  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL 

274  s.M. 

The  suf/per  of  the,  Lamb. 

THEE,  King  of  saints,  we  praise 
For  this  our  living  bread; 
Nourish' d  by  thy  preserving  grace, 

Aiid  at  thy  table  fed. 
2  Yet  still  a  higher  seat 

We  in  thy  kingdom  claim, 
Who  here  begin  by  faith  to  eat 

The  supper  of  t&c  Lamb. 
S  That  glorious,  heavenly  prize, 

We  surely  shall  attain, 
And,  in  the  palace  of  the  skies, 

With  thee  forever  reign. 

275  s.M. 

Obeying  the  command. 

JESUS,  we  thus  obey 
Thy  last  and  kindest  word ; 
Here,  in  thine  own  appointed  way, 
We  come  to  meet  our  Lord. 

2  The  way  thou  hast  enjoin'd, 
Thou  wilt  therein  appear; 

We  come  with  confidence  to  find 
Thy  special  presence  here. 

3  Whatever  the'  Almighty  can 
To  pardon' d  sinners  give, 

The  fulness  of  our  God  made  man, 
We  here  with  Christ  receive. 

27g  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  8b. 

The  efficacy  of  the  atoning  blood. 

VICTIM  divine !  thy  grace  we  claim 
While  thus  thy  precious  death  we  show; 
Once  offer'd  up  a  spotless  Lamb, 
In  thy  great  temple  here  below, 
Thou  didst  for  all  mankind  atone, 
And  standest  now  before  the  throne. 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPEK.  16T 

2  Thou  standest  in  the  holiest  place, 
As  now  for  guilty  sinners  slain ; 

The  blood  of  sprinkling  speaks,  and  prays, 

All  prevalent  for  helpless  man ; 
Thy  blood  is  still  our  ransom  found, 
And  speaks  salvation  all  around. 

3  We  need  not  now  go  up  to  heaven 

To  bring  the  long-sought  Saviour  dowi) 
Thou  art  to  all  already  given, 

Thou  dost  e'en  now  thy  banquet  crown  ;— 
To  every  faithful  soul  appear, 
And  show  thy  real  presence  here. 

277  s.  M. 

AforetasU  of  glory. 

OWHAT  delight  is  this, 
Whicli  now  in  Christ  we  know, — 
An  earnest  of  our  glorious  bliss, 

Our  heaven  begun  below  ! 
2  When  He  the  table  spreads. 

How  royal  is  the  cheer; 
With  rapture  we  lift  up  our  heads, 

And  own  that  God  is  here. 
8  The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 

Who  died  to  die  no  more, 
Let  all  the  ransom'd  sons  of  men, 

With  all  his  hosts,  adore. 

4  Let  earth  and  heaven  be  join'd, 
His  glories  to  display. 

And  hymn  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
In  one  eternal  day. 

278  L.M. 

Rejoicing  at  the  table,  with  godly  sorrow. 

TO  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 
The  Name  bv  heaven  and  earth  adored, 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 


168  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know, 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low ; 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs. 
The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 
S  Yet  while  around  his  board  we  meet, 
And  humbly  worship  at  his  feet, 
O  let  our  warm  affections  move, 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  love ! 
4  Let  humble,  penitential  wo, 
In  tears  of  godly  sorrow  flow ; 
And  thy  forgivixig  smiles  impart 
Life,  hope,  and  joy  to  every  heart. 

279  9th  p.  M.  87,  87,  87,  87. 

The  Spirifs  quickening  inftuencea. 

COME,  thou  everlasting  Spirit, 
Bring  to  every  tliankful  mind 
All  the  Saviour's  dying  merit, 

All  Ms  suff' rings  for  mankind : 
True  recorder  of  his  passion, 

Now  the  living  faith  impart ; 
Now  reveal  his  great  salvation 

Unto  every  faithful  heart. 
2  Come,  thou  Witness  of  his  dying ; 

Come,  Remembrancer  divine ; 
Let  us  feel  thy  power  applying 

Chri.st  to  every  soul,  and  mine : 
Let  us  groan  thine  inward  groaning ; 

Look  on  Him  we  pierced,  and  grieve  ; 
AU  partake  the  grace  atoning, — 

All  the  sprinkled  blood  receive. 

280  s.M. 

Universal  gladness  and  joy. 

GLORY  to  God  on  high, 
Our  peace  is  made  with  Heaven ; 
The  Son  of  God  came  down  to  die. 
That  we  might  be  forgiven. 


THE  LOKD'S  SUPPER.  169 

2  His  precious  blood  was  shed, 
His  body  bruised,  for  sin : 

Eemember  this  in  eatiug  bread, 
And  this  in  drinking  wine. 

3  Approach  his  royal  board, 
In  his  rich  garments  clad; 

Join  every  tongue  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  every  heart  be  glad. 

4  The  Father  gives  the  Son ; 
The  Son,  his  flesh  and  blood : 

The  Spirit  seals ;  and  faith  puts  on 
The  righteousness  of  God. 

23 X  ^^^  ^'  ^'  s"^'  ^'''  ^^^  ^^• 

The  Jieavenly  banquet, 

JESUS  spreads  his  banner  o'er  us, 
Cheers  our  ftimish'd  souls  with  food ; 
He  the  banquet  spreads  before  us, 

Of  his  mystic  flesh  and  blood. 
Precious  banquet ;  bread  of  heaven ; 

Wine  of  gladness,  flowing  free ; 
May  we  taste  it,  kindly  given, 

In  remembrance,  Lord,  of  thee. 
2  In  thy  holy  incarnation. 

When  the  angels  sang  thy  birth ; 
In  thy  fasting  and  temptation ; 

In  thy  labours  on  the  earth ; 
In  thy  trial  and  rejection ; 

In  thy  sutr rings  on  the  tree; 
In  thy  glorious  resurrection ; 

May  we,  Lord,  remember  thee. 

232  5th  P.  M.  4  ?m^  7s. 

Pardon — gi^ace — glory. 

SONS  of  God,  triumphant  rise ; 
Shout  the'  aceomplish'd  sacrifice ; 
Shout  your  sins  in  Christ  forgiven, — • 
Sons  of  God,  and  heirs  of  heaven. 


170   INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

2  Lovc'8  mysterious  work  is  dono; 
Greet  wc  now  the'  atonine  vSon  ; 
lloard  and  quicken'd  by  nis  blood. 
Join'd  to  Christ,  and  one  with  God. 

3  II  im  by  faith  wc  taste  below, 
Mi^rhtierjoys  ordain'd  to  know; 
Wlien  his  utmost  fjraoe  we  prove, 
Kise  to  heaven  by  perl'eet  love. 

2g3  12th  P.  M.  76,  76,  78,  76. 

For  a  parting  hlessing. 

IAMB  of  God,  whose  dying  lovo 
J  We  now  recall  to  mind, 
8end  the  answer  from  above. 

And  let  us  mercy  find: 
Think  on  us  who  think  on  thoo, 

And  every  struj^gling  soul  release ; 
O  renicmber  Galvary, 
And  bid  us  go  in  peace ! 

2  By  thine  agonizing  pain. 

And  bloody  sweat,  we  pray, — 
By  thy  dying  love  to  man, — 

Take  all  our  sins  away  : 
Burst  our  bonds,  and  set  ua  free; 

From  all  iniquity  release; 
O  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace  I 

3  Let  thy  blood,  by  faith  applied, 
The  sinner's  pardon  seal ; 

Speak  us  freely  justified, 
And  all  our  sickness  heal: 

By  thy  nassion  on  the  tree. 
Let  al  I  our  griefs  and  troubles  cease ; 

0  remember  Calvary, 
And  bid  us  go  iu  peace ! 


PROYISIOXS   AXI)   PEOMISES 
OF   THE   GOSPEL. 


234  lOth  p.  M.  8  lines  8s. 

The  fountain  of  living  waters. 

A  FOUNTAIN  of  life  and  of  grace 
In  Christ,  our  Redeemer,  we  see: 
For  us,  who  his  otfers  embrace, 

For  all,  it  is  open  and  free : 
Jehovah,  himself,  doth  invite 

To  drink  of  his  pleasures  imknown : 
The  streams  of  immortal  delight. 

That  flow  from  his  heavenly  throne. 
2  As  soon  as  in  him  we  believe, 

Bv  faith  of  his  Spirit  we  take : 
And,  freely  forgiven,  receive 

The  mercy  for  Jesus's  sake ! 
We  gain  a  pure  drop  of  his  love ; 

The  life  of  eternity  know ; 
Angelical  happiness  prove, 

And  witness  a  heaven  below, 

285  c.  M. 

AU-suffieiency  offfhe  gospel. 

THE  gospel !  O,  what  endless  charm» 
Dw'ell  ni  that  blissful  sound ; 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms. 
And  spreads  delight  around. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joy  divine, 
In  rich  effusion  flow. 

For  guilty  rebels,  lost  in  sin, 
And  doom'd  to  endless  wo. 

3  The'  almighty  Former  of  the  skies 
Stoops  to  our  vile  abode ; 

While  angels  view  with  wond'riug  eyes, 
Aiid  hail  the'  incarnate  God. 


1T2    PROVISIONS  AND  PROMISES 

4  How  rich  the  depths  of  love  divine  I 
Of  bliss  a  boundless  store  ! 

Redeemer,  let  me  call  thee  mine, — 
Thy  fulness  I  implore. 

5  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies ; 
Ben^th  thy  cross  I  fall ; 

My  Lord,  my  life,  my  sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  all ! 

286  s.  M. 

Our  debt  paid  upon  the  cross. 

WHAT  majesty  and  grace 
Through  all  the  gospel  shine ! 
'Tis  God  that  speaks,  and  we  confess 
The  doctrine  most  divine. 

2  Down  from  his  throne  on  high, 
The  mighty  Saviour  comes ; 

Lays  his  bright  robes  of  glory  by, 
And  feeble  flesh  assumes. 

3  The  debt  that  sinners  owed, 
Upon  the  cross  he  pays : 

Then  through  the  clouds  ascends  to  God, 
'Midst  shouts  of  loftiest  praise. 

4  There  our  High  Priest  appears, 
Before  his  Father  s  throne ; 

Mingles  his  merits  with  our  tears, 
And  pours  salvation  down. 

5  Great  Sov' reign,  we  adore 
Thy  justice  and  thy  grace, 

And  on  thy  faithfulness  and  power 
Our  firm  dependence  place. 

287  L.M. 

The  divine  Teaclier. 

HOW  sweetly  flow'd  the  gospel's  sound 
From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
While  list'mng  thousands  gather'd  round. 
And  joy  and  rev'rence  fill'd  the  place. 


OF  THE  GOSPEL.  173 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke, 
To  heaven  he  led  his  foll'wers'  way; 

Bark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

3  Come,  wand'rers,  to  my  Father's  home; 
Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest. 

Yes,  sacred  Teacher !  we  will  come, 
Obey,  and  be  forever  blest. 

4  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust ! 
Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay ! 

A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just. 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

288  s.M. 

All-siifflcient  grace. 

GEACE !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 
Harmonious  to  the  ear  • 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  a  way 
To  save  rebellious  man ; 

And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
WMch  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  taught  my  roving  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road; 

And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown. 
Through  everlasting  days ; 

It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  our  praise. 

289  CM. 

The  iBonders  of  redenvpUon. 

HOW  great  the  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Which  in  redemption  shine; 
The  heavenly  host  with  joy  confess 
The  work  is  all  divine. 


174     PROVISIONS  AND  PROMISES 

2  Before  his  feet  they  cast  their  cro^VTiB, — 
Those  crowns  which  Jesus  gave, — 

And,  with  ten  thousand  thousand  tongues, 
Proclaim  his  power  to  save. 

3  They  tell  the  triumphs  of  his  cross, 
The'suff 'rings  whicii  he  bore; 

How  low  he  stoop'd,  how  high  he  rose, — 
And  rose  to  stoop  no  more. 

4  With  them  let  us  our  voices  raise, 
And  still  the  song  renew  ; 

Salvation  well  deserves  the  praise 
Of  men  and  angels  too. 

290  CM. 

Efficacy  of  the  atoning  hlood. 

THERE  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood. 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day ; 

And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Thou  dying  Lamb !  thy  precious  blood 
Shall  never  lose  its  power, 

Till  all  the  rausom'd  Church  of  God 
Are  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supply. 

Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme. 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save. 

When  this  poor  hsping,  stamm'ring  tongue, 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 


OF  THE  GOSPEL.  175 

291  CM. 

The  joyful  sound. 

SALVATION  !  6  the  joyful  sound  ! 
What  pleasure  to  our  ears ; 
A  sov'reign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around, 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

3  Salvation !  0  thou  bleeding  Lamb ! 
To  thee  the  praise  belongs : 

Salvation  shall  inspire  our  hearts, 
And  dwell  upon  our  tongues, 

292  L.  M. 

Love  which  passeth  Jcnoidedge. 

OF  Him  who  did  salvation  bring, 
I  could  forever  think  and  sing ; 
Arise,  ye  needy, — he'll  relieve ; 
Arise,  ye  guilty,— he'll  forgive, 

2  Ask  but  his  grace,  and  lo,  'tis  given ; 
Ask,  and  1  e  turns  your  hell  to  heaven : 
Though  sin  and  sorrow  wound  my  soul, 
Je.sus,  thy  balm  will  make  it  whole, 

3  To  shame  our  sins  he  blush'd  in  blood ; 
He  close  I  his  eyes  to  show  us  God: 

Let  all  the  world  fall  down  and  know, 
That  none  but  Gotl  such  love  can  show. 

4  'Tis  thee  I  love,  for  thee  alone 

I  shed  my  tears  and  make  my  moan; 
Where'er  I  am,  where'er  I  move, 
I  meet  the  object  of  my  love. 

5  Insatiate  to  this  spring  I  fly; 
I  drink,  and  yet  am  ever  dry : 

Ah !  who  against  thy  charms  is  proof? 
Ah!  who  that  loves,  can  love  enough? 


176     PKOVISIONS  AND  PEOMISES 

293  bthF-lL.  4:  lines  7a. 

Calvary. 

WHEN  on  Sinai's  top  I  see 
God  descend,  in  majesty, 
To  proclaim  bis  holy  law, 
All  my  spirit  sinks  with  awe. 

2  When,  in  ecstasy  sublime, 
Tabor's  glorious  steep  I  climb, 
At  the  too  transporting  light, 
Darkness  rushes  o'er  my  sight. 

3  When  on  Calvary  I  rest, 
God,  in  flesh  made  manifest, 
Shines  in  my  Kedeemer's  face, 
Full  of  beauty,  truth,  and  grace. 

4  Here  I  woiild  forever  stay, — 
Weep  and  gaze  ray  soul  away ; 
Thou  art  heaven  on  earth  to  me. 
Lovely,  mournful  Calvary. 

294  c.  M. 

Sufficiency  ondfreeness. 

OWHAT  amazing  words  of  grace 
Are  in  the  gospel  found ! 
Suited  to  every  sinner's  case. 

Who  knows  the  joyful  sound. 
2  Poor,  sinful,  thirsty,  fainting  souls, 

Are  freely  welcome  here ; 
Salvation,  like  a  river,  rolls, 

Abundant,  free,  and  clear. 
8  Come,  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wouads ; 

Your  every  burden  bring : 
Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds, — 

A  deep,  celestial  spring. 
4  Whoever  will — O  gracious  word ! — 

May  of  this  stream  partake  ; 
Come,  thirsty  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

And  drink,  for  Jesus'  sake. 


OF  THE  GOSPEL.  177 

5  Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 
Have  here  found  life  and  peace ; 

Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 

295  s.M. 

Christ  flie  only  source  of  salvation. 

GOD'S  holy  law  transgress'd, 
Speaks  nothing  but  despair; 
Convniced  of  guilt,  with  grief  oppress'd. 
We  find  no  comfort  there. 

2  Not  all  our  groans  and  tears, 
Nor  works  which  we  have  done. 

Nor  vows,  nor  promises,  nor  prayers, 
Can  e'er  for  sm  atone. 

3  Relief  alone  is  found 

In  Jesus'  precious  blood: 
'Tis  this  that  heals  the  mortal  wound, 
And  reconciles  to  God. 

4  This  is  salvation's  source  ; 
And  all  our  hopes  arise 

From  Him,  who,  hanging  on  the  cross, 
A  spotless  victim  dies. 

296  CM. 

TTie  precious  Name. 

HOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear; 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole. 
And  calms  the  troubled  oreast; 

'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul. 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Dear  Name,  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 
My  shield  and  hiding-place  ; 

My  never-failing  treasure,  fill'd 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace : 
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178      PROVISIONS  AND  PEOMISES 

4  Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  Saviour,  Friend, 
My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 

My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  I  would  thy  boundless  love  proclaim 
With  every  fie  etiug  breath  ; 

So  shall  the  music  of  thy  name 
Eefresh  my  soul  in  death. 


297  i.M. 

7^  unspeakable  gift. 

HAPPY  the  man  who  finds  the  grace, 
The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  race, 
The  wisdom  commg  from  above. 
The  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love- 

2  Happy,  beyond  description,  he 
Who  knows"^the  Saviour  died  for  me! 
The  gift  unspeakable  obtains. 

And  heavenly  understanding  gains. 

3  Wisdom  divine !  who  tells  the  price 
Of  wisdom's  costly  merchandise  ? 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer. 

And  gold  is  dross  compared  to  her. 

4  Her  hands  are  fill'd  with  length  of  days, 
True  riches,  and  immortal  praise, — 
Riches  of  Christ  on  all  bestow'd. 

And  honour  that  descends  from  God, 

5  To  purest  joys  she  all  invites, — 
Chaste,  holy,  spiritual  delights ; 
Her  ways  aVe  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  flowery  paths  are  peace. 

6  Happy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains ; 
Thrice  happy,  who  his  guest  retains : 
He  owns,  and  shall  forever  own. 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  heaven,  are  one. 


OF  THE  GOSPEL.  179 

298  C.  M. 

He  icaiteih  to  de  graeiotis. 

THY  ceaseless,  unexhausted  love, 
Unmerited  and  free, 
Delights  our  evil  to  remove, 

And  help  our  misery. 
2  Thou  waitest  to  be  gracious  still ; 

Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear; 
That,  saved,  we  may  thy  goodness  feel, 

And  all  thy  grace  declare. 
S  Thy  goodness  and  thy  truth  to  me, 

To  every  soul,  abound ; 
A  vast,  unfathomable  sea, 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowu'd. 

4  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 
So  plenteous  is  the  store ; 

Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  forever  more. 

5  Faithful,  0  Lord,  thy  mercies  are, — 
A  rock  that  cannot  move : 

A  thousand  promises  declare 

Thy  constancy  of  love. 
o  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns, 

Unalterably  sure; 
And  while  the  truth  of  God  remains, 

His  goodness  must  endure. 

299  L.M. 

Universal  redemption. 

SINNERS,  obey  the  heavenly  call; 
Your  prison  doors  stand  open  wide: 
Go  forth,  for  Christ  hath  ransom'd  all, 

For  every  soul  of  man  hath  died. 
2  'Tis  his  the  drooping  soul  to  raise ; 

To  rescue  all  by  sin  oppress'd; 
To  clothe  them  with  the  robes  of  praise. 
And  give  their  weary  spirits  rest. 


180    PEOVISIO^'S  AND  PEOMISES 

3  To  help  their  grov'ling  nnbelief ; 
Beauty  for  ashes  to  confer ; 

The  oil  of  joy  for  abject  grief; 
Triumphant  joy  for  sacT  despair. 

4  To  make  them  trees  of  righteousness,- 
The  planting  of  the  Lord  below ; 

To  spread  the"  honour  of  his  grace, 
And  on  to  full  perfection  go. 


300  3dP.  M.  4  6S&2 

The  jubilee  trvmpeU 

BLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
The  gladly  solemn  sound  ; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Keturn,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

2  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Hath  full  atonement  made: 
Te  weary  spirits,  rest* 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Eeturn,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

S  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God,— 

The  all-atoning  Lamb ; 
Eedemption  in  his  blood 

Throughout  the  world  proclaim  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Eeturn,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

4  Te  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  hberty  receive, 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 
And  blest  in  Jesus  live  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Eeturn,  ye  ransom'd  simiers,  home. 


OF  THE  GOSPEL.  181 

5  Ye  who  have  sold  for  naught 
Your  heritage  above, 

Shall  have  it  back  uubought, 
The  gift  of  Je8us'  love : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom' d  sinners,  home. 

6  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, — 
The  iiews  of  heavenly  grace ; 

And,  saved  from  earth,  appear 
Befoi*e  your  Saviour's  face : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

301  CM. 

Tlie  gospel  feast. 

LET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
And  every  heart  rejoice ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls. 
That  feed  upon  the  wind, 

And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind: — 

3  Eternal  Wisdom  hath  prepared 
A  soul-reviving  feast. 

And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 
And  pine  away  and  die. 

Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 
In  a  rich  ocean  join ; 

Salvation  in  abunaance  flows. 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 


182    PEOVISIONS  AND  PEOMISES 

6  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day : 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 

And  drive  our  wants  away. 

302  1st  F.M.  eiiTies  Ss. 
The  Lainb  of  God  wlw  taJceth  away  the  sins  of  the  icorld. 

SEE,  sinners,  in  the  gospel  glass, 
The  Friend  and  Saviour  of  mankind ; 
Not  one  of  all  the'  apostate  race 

But  may  in  him  salvation  find : 
His  thoughts,  and  words,  and  actions,  prove, — 
His  life  and  death, — that  God  is  love. 

2  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  who  bears 
The  sins  of  all  the  world  away ; 

A  servant's  form  he  meekly  wears, 

He  sojourns  in  a  house  of  clay: 
His  glory  is  no  longer  seen. 
But  God  with  God  is  man  with  men. 

3  See  where  the  God  incarnate  stands, 
And  calls  his  wand'ring  creatures  home ; 

He  all  day  long  spreads  out  his  hands ; 

Come,  weary  souls,  to  Jesus  come ! 
Ye  all  may  hide  you  in  his  breast ;  "" 

Believe,  and  he  will  give  you  rest. 

303  29th  P.  M.  4  lines  12». 
The  voice  of  free  grace. 

THE  voice  of  free  grace  cries, — Escape  to  the 
mountain ; 
For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  hath  open'd  a  fountain; 
For  sin  and  uncleanness,  and  every  transgression, 
His  blood  flows  most  freely,  in  streams  of  salva- 
tion. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  who  has  purchased 

our  pardon : 
Wo  will  praise  him  again  when  we  "^pass  over 
Jordan. 


OF  THE  GOSPEL.  183 

2  Now  glory  to  God  in  the  highest  is  given ; 
Now  glory  to  God  is  re-echoed  in  heaven ; 
Around  the  whole  earth  let  us  tell  the  glad  story, 
And  Hing  of  his  love,  his  salvation  and  glory. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

3  0  Jesus,  ride  on,— thy  kingdom  is  glorious ; 
O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell,  thou  wilt  make  us  vic- 
torious : 

Thy  name  shall  be  praised  in  the  great  congre- 
gation, 
And  saints  shall  ascribe  unto  thee  their  salvation. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

4  When  on  Zion  we  stand,  having  gain'd  the  blest 

shore, 
With  our  harps  in  our  hands,  we  will  praise  ever 

more : 
We'll  range  the  blest  fields  on  the  banks  of  the 

river, 
And  sing  of  redemption  forever  and  ever.. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

304  30th  P.  M.  11  10,  11  10. 

EarVi  has  no  sorrow  that  Heanen  cannot  heal. 

COME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish  ; 
Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
anguish  ; — 
Earth  lias  no  sorrow  that  Heaven  cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 
Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, — 

Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, — 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  Heaven  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life ;  see  waters  flowing 
Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  above ; 

Come  to  the  fea.st  of  love  ;  come,  ever  knowing — 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  Heaven  can  remove. 


184    PROVISIONS  AND  PROMISES 

305  c.  M. 

Behold  the  Lamb. 

LOOK  unto  Christ,  ye  nations;  own 
Your  God,  ye  fallen  race; 
Look,  and  be  saved  through  faith  alone, 
Be  justified  by  grace. 

2  See  all  your  sins  on  Jesus  laid: 
The  Lamb  of  God  was  slain ; 

His  soul  was  once  an  otf' ruig  made 
For  every  soul  of  man. 

3  Awake  from  guilty  nature's  sleep, 
And  Christ  shall  give  you  light ; 

Cast  all  your  sins  into  the  deep, 
And  wash  the  Ethiop  white. 

4  With  me,  your  chief,  ye  then  shall  know, 
Shall  feel,  your  sins  forgiven; 

Anticipate  your  heaven  below, 
And  own  that  love  is  heaven. 


306  3d  P.  M.  4  6s  &  2  88. 

Proclaiming  the  universal  Saviour. 

LET  earth  and  heaven  agree, 
Angels  and  men  be  joined, 
To  celebrate  with  me 
The  Saviour  of  mankind : 
To'  adore  the  all-atoning  Lamb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name. 

2  Jesus  !  transporting  sound ! 
^The  joy  of  earth  and  heaven; 
No  other  help  is  found, 
No  other  name  is  given, 
By  which  we  can  salvation  have ; 
But  Jesus  came  the  world  to  save. 


OF  THE  GOSPEL.  185 

3  Jesus  !  harmonious  name ! 
It  charms  the  hosts  above; 

They  evermore  proclaim, 
And  wonder  at,  his  love : 
'Tis  all  their  happiness  to  gaze, — 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  our  Jesus'  face. 

4  His  name  the  sinner  hears, 
And  is  from  sin  set  free ; 

'Tis  music  in  his  ears ; 
'Tis  life  and  victory; 
New  songs  do  now  his  lips  employ, 
And  dances  his  glad  heart  for  joy. 

5  O  unexampled  love  ! 

0  all-redeeming  grace ! 
How  swiftly  didst  thou  move 

To  save  a  fallen  race  ! 
What  shall  I  do  to  make  it  known, 
What  thou  for  all  mankind  hast  done  ? 

6  0  for  a  trumpet  voice, 
On  all  the  world  to  call, — 

To  bid  their  hearts  rejoice 
In  him  who  died  for  all : 
For  all,  my  Lord  was  crucified; 
For  all,  for  all,  my  Saviour  diea. 


307  CM. 

Tlie  immensity  of  EU  grace. 

WHAT  shall  I  do  my  God  to  love? 
My  loving  God  to  praise  ? 
The  length,  and  breadth,  and  height  to  prove, 
And  depth  of  sov'reign  grace  ? 

2  Thy  sov'reign  grace  to  all  extends, 

Immense  and  unconfined; 
From  age  to  age  it  never  ends  ; 

It  reaches  all  mankind. 


186     PEOVISIONS  AND  PEOMISES. 

8  Throughout  the  world  its  breadth  is  known, 

Wide  as  infinity: — 
So  wide  it  never  pass'd  by  one, 

Or  it  had  pass'd  by  me. 

4  My  trespass  was  grown  up  to  heaven ; 
But,  far  above  the  skies, 

Through  Christ  abundantly  forgiven, 
I  see  thy  mercies  rise. 

5  The  depth  of  all-redeeming  love, 
What  angel  tongue  can  tell  ? 

0  may  I  to  the  utmost  prove 
The  gift  unspeakable ! 


308  L.  M. 

Rejoicing  in  the  glory  of  His  grace. 

GLOEY  to  God,  whose  so v' reign  grace 
Hath  animated  senseless  stones, — 
Call'd  us  to  stand  before  his  face. 
And  raised  us  mto  Abrah'm's  sons. 

2  The  people  that  in  darkness  lay, 
In  sin  and  error's  deadly  shade. 

Have  seen  a  glorious  gospel-day 
In  Jesus'  lovely  face  display'd. 

3  Thou  only,  Lord,  the  work  hast  done, 
And  bared  thine  arm  in  alj  our  sight ; 

Hast  made  the  reprobates  thine  own. 
And  claim'd  the  outcasts  as  thy  right. 

4  Thy  single  arm,  almighty  Lord, 
To  us  the  great  salvation  brought; 

Thy  Word,  thy  all-creatin?  Word, 
That  spake  at  first  the  world  from  naught. 

5  For  this  the  saints  lift  ur»  their  voice, 
And  ceaseless  praise  to  thee  is  given ; 

For  this  the  hosts  above  reioice, 
And  praise  thee  in  the  highest  heaven. 


THE  SINNEE. 

DEPRAVITY. 

309  L.M. 

Original  and  actual  sin. 

LOED,  we  are  vile,  conceived  in  sin, 
And  born  unholy  and  nnclean ; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  his  race,  and  taints  us  all. 
2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death ; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  defiled  in  every  part. 
8  Behold,  we  fall  before  thy  face; 
Our  only  refuge  is  thy  grace : 
No  outward  forms  can  make  us  clean ; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

4  Nor  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast. 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

5  Jesus,  thy  blood,  thy  blood  alone. 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone  ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  us  white  as  snow : 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  us  so. 

6  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  our  peace, 
Nor  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease; 

Lord,  let  us  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice. 
And  make  these  broken  hearts  rejoice. 

310  CM. 

Totally  diseased. 

WHILE  dead  in  trespasses  I  lie, 
Thy  quick'ning  Spirit  give ; 
Call  me,  thou  Son  of  God,  that  1 
May  hear  thy  voice,  and  live. 


188  DEPRAVITY. 

2  While  fall  of  anguish  and  disease, 
My  weak,  distemperd  soul 

Thy  love  compassionately  sees  : 
0  let  it  make  ma  whole ! 

3  Cast  out  thy  foes,  and  let  them  still 
To  Jesus'  name  submit: 

Clothe  with  thy  righteousness,  and  heal, 
And  place  me  at  thy  feet. 

4  To  Jesus'  name,  if  all  things  now 
A  trembling  homage  pay, 

O  let  my  stubborn  spirit  bow, — 
My  stiff-neck' d  will  obey. 

5  I  know  in  thee  all  fulness  dwells, 
And  all  for  wretched  man: 

Fill  every  want  my  spirit  feels, 
And  break  off  every  chain. 


311  S.M. 

Dead  in  trespas^e^  aiid  sins. 

HOW  helpless  nature  lies, 
Unconscious  of  her  load  ! 
The  heart  unchanged  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  Can  aught  but  power  divine 
The  stubborn  will  subdue? 

'Tis  thine,  eternal  Spirit,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew : — 

3  The  passions  to  recall, 
And  upward  bid  them  rise ; 

To  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  reason's  darken' d  eyes. 

4  0  change  these  hearts  of  ours, 
And  give  them  life  divine ; 

Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 


DEPEAVITY.  189 

312  s.M. 

Helpless  arid  guilty. 

AH,  how  shall  fallen  man 
Be  just  before  his  God? 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 

We  sink  beneath  his  rod. 
2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark 

With  strict  inquiring  eyes, 
Could  we  for  one  of  thousand  faults 

A  just  excuse  devise  ? 
8  The  mountains,  in  thy  wrath, 

Their  ancient  seats  forsake ; 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place, — 

Her  rooted  pillars  shake. 
4  Ah,  how  shall  guilty  man 

Contend  with  such  a  God? 
None — none  can  meet  him,  and  escape, 

But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 

313  CM, 

Without  God  in  the  world. 

GOD  is  in  this  and  every  place ; 
But  0,  how  dark  and  void 
To  me  ! — 'tis  one  great  wilderness. 
This  earth  without  my  God. 

2  Empty  of  Him  who  all  things  fills, 
Till  he  his  light  impart, — 

Till  he  his  glorious  self  reveals, — 
The  veil  is  on  my  heart. 

3  O  Thou  who  seest  and  know'st  my  grief, 
Thyself  unseen,  unknown, 

Pity  my  helpless  unbelief. 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

4  Eegard  me  with  a  gracious  eye ; 
The  long-sought  blessing  give ; 

And  bid  me,  at  the  point  to  die, 
Behold  thy  face  and  live. 


190  DEPEAVITY. 

314  c.  M. 

Feeling  after  God. 

THOU  hicldeu  God,  for  whom  I  groan, — 
Till  thou  thyself  declare, 
God,  inaccessible,  unknown, — 
Eegard  a  sinner's  prayer : 

2  A  sinner  welt'ring  in  his  blood, 
Unpurged  and  unforgiven : 

Far  clistant  from  the  living  God, 
As  far  as  hell  from  heaven. 

3  An  unregen'rate  child  of  man, 
To  thee  for  help  I  call ; 

Pity  thy  fallen  creature's  pain, 
And  raise  me  from  my  fall, 

4  The  darkness  which  through  thee  I  feel, 
Thou  only  canst  remove  ; 

Thine  own  eternal  power  reveal, 
Thine  everlasting  love. 

5  I  would  not  to  thy  foe  submit ; 
I  hate  the  tyrant's  chain ; 

Send  forth  the  pris'ner  from  the  pit. 
Nor  let  me  cry  in  vain. 

6  Show  me  the  blood  that  bought  my  peac€, 
The  cov'nant  blood  apply ; 

And  all  my  griefs  at  once  shall  cease, 
And  all  my  sins  shall  die. 

315  L.M. 

Sin's  incurable  disease. 

OGOD,  to  whom,  in  flesh  reveal'd, 
The  helpless  all  for  succour  came; 
The  sick  to  be  relieved  and  heal'd, 

And  found  salvation  in  thy  name  : — 
2  Thou  seest  me  helpless  and  distress'd, 
Feeble,  and  faint,  and  blind,  and  poor ; 
Weary,  I  come  to  thee  for  rest ; 
And,  sick  of  sin,  implore  a  cure. 


DEPEAVITY.  191 

3  My  sin's  incnrable  disease, 
Thou,  Jesus,  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 

Inspire  me  with  thy  power  and  peace, 
And  pardon  on  my  conscience  seal. 

o  1  fj  L.  M. 

*^  -*•  ^  The  iiibred  leprosy. 

JESUS,  a  word,  a  look  from  thee, 
Can  turn  ray  heart,  and  make  it  clean  ; 
Purge  out  the  inbred  leprosy, 
And  save  me  from  my  bosom  sin. 

2  Lord,  if  thou  wilt,  I  do  believe 
Thou  canst  the  saving  grace  impart ; 

Thou  canst  this  instant  now  forgive. 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  My  heart,  which  now  to  thee  I  raise, 

I  know  thou  canst  this  moment  cleanse ; 
The  deepest  stains  of  sin  efface, 
And  drive  the  evil  spirit  hence. 

4  Be  it  according  to  thy  word ; 
Accomplish  now  thy  work  in  me ; 

And  let  my  soul,  to  health  restored, 
Devote  its  deathless  powers  to  thee. 

QI7  CM. 

*^  ^  '  The  Uper. 

JESUS,  if  still  thou  art  to-day, 
As  yesterday,  the  same, — 
Present  to  heal, — in  me  display 
The  virtue  of  thy  Name. 

2  Now,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  call, 
Thy  miracles  repeat ; 

With  pitying  eyes  behold,  me  fall 
A  leper  at  ttiy  feet. 

3  Loathsome,  and  vile,  and  self-abhorr'd, 
I  sink  beneath  my  sin ; 

But,  if  thou  wilt,  a  gracious  word 
Of  thine  can  make  me  clean. 


192  DEPRAVITY. 

318  s.M. 

Hard/ne88  of  heart  lamented. 

OTHAT  I  could  repent ! 
0  that  I  could  believe  ! 
Thou,  by  thy  voice,  the  marble  rend, 

The  rock  in  sunder  cleave : 
Thou,  by  thy  two-edged  sword, 

My  soul  and  spirit  part; 
Strike,  with  the  hammer  of  thy  word. 

And  break  my  stubborn  heart. 
2  Sa\aour,  and  Prince  of  peace  ! 

The  double  grace  bestow ; 
Unloose  the  bands  of  wickedness, 

And  let  the  captive  go  : 
Grant  me  my  sins  to  feel. 

And  then  'the  load  remove  : 
Woiind,  and  pour  in,  my  wounds  to  heal, 

The  balm  of  pard'ning  love. 

319  L.M. 

The  Physician  needed. 

OTHOU,  whom  once  they  flock'd  to  hear. 
Thy  words  to  hear,  thy  power  to  feel,- 
Suffer  a  sinner  to  draw  near, 

And  graciously  receive  me  still. 
2  They  that  be  whole,  thyself  hast  said, 

No  need  of  a  physician  have  ; 
But  I  am  sick,  and  want  thine  aid, 

And  wait  thine  utmost  power  to  save. 
8  Thy  power,  and  truth,  and  love  divine. 

The  same  from  age  to  age  endure  : 
A  word,  a  gracious  word  of  thine, 

The  most  invet'rate  plague  can  cure. 

4  Helpless  howe'er  my  spirit  lies. 

And  long  hath  langfuish'd  at  the  pool: 

A  word  of  thine  shall  make  it  rise, 
And  speak  me  in  a  moment  whole. 


DEPEAVITY.  19B 

320  IsiF.TsL  Q  lines  Ss. 

Desiring  conviction. 

FATHER  of  lights,  from  whom"  proceeds 
Whate'er  thy  every  creature  needs ; 
AVhose  goodness,  providently  nigh, 
Feeds  the  young  ravens  when  they  cry; 
To  thee  I  look  ;  my  heart  prepare  ; 
Suggest,  and  hearken  to  my  prayer. 
2  Since  by  thy  light  myself  I  see 
Naked,  and  poor,  and  void  of  thee, 
Thine  eyes  must  all  my  thoughts  survey, 
Preventing  what  my  lips  would  say : 
Tnou  seest  my  wants ;  for  help  they  call ; 
And,  ere  I  speak,  thou  know'st  them  all. 
S  Fain  would  I  know,  as  known  by  thee. 
And  feel  the  indigence  I  see ; 
Fain  would  I  all  my  vileness  own. 
And  deep  beneath  the  burden  groan ; 
Abhor  the  pride  that  lurks  within, 
Detest  and  loathe  myself  and  sin. 
4  Ah,  give  me.  Lord,  myself  to  feel; 
My  total  miseiy  reveal : 
All,  give  me.  Lord,  I  still  would  say, 
A  heart  to  mourn,  a  heart  to  pray : 
My  business  this,  my  only  care, — 
My  life,  my  every  breath,  be  prayer* 


321  L.M. 

Christ,  the  good  Physician. 

JESUS,  thy  far-extended  fame 
My  drooping  soul  exults  to  hear ;' 
Thy  Name,  thy  all-restoring  Name, 
Is  music  in  a  sinner's  ear. 
2  Sinners  of  old  thou  didst  receive 

With  comfortable  words,  and  kind; 
Their  sorrows  cheer,  their  wants  relieve,- 
and  cure  the  blind.' 
13 


194  DEPKAVITY. 

3  And  art  thou  not  the  Saviour  still, 
In  every  place  and  age  the  same  i 

Hast  thou'  forgot  thy  gracious  skill, 
Or  lost  the  virtue  of  thy  name  ? 

4  Faith  in  thy  changeless  name  I  have : 
The  good,  the  kind  Physician,  thou 

Art  able  now  our  souls  to  save, 
Art  •willing  to  restore  them  now. 

322  L.  M. 

The  healing  power  of  ChrUt. 

THOUGH  eighteen  hundred  years  are  past 
Since  Christ  did  in  the  flesh  appear. 
His  tender  mercies  ever  last. 

And  still  his  healing  power  is  here. 
2  Would  he  the  body's  health  restore, 

And  not  regard  the  sin-sick  soul  ] 
The  sin-sick  soul  he  loves  much  more. 

And  surely  he  will  make  it  whole, 
■     3  All  my  disease,  my  every  sin. 

To  thee,  0  Jesus,  1  confess : 
In  pardon.  Lord,  my  cure  begin, 

And  perfect  it  in  holiness. 
4  That  token  of  thine  utmost  good, 

Kow,  Saviour,  now,  on  me  bestow ; 
And  pui'ge  my  conscience  with  thy  blood, 

And  wash  my  nature  white  as  snow. 

323  CM. 

Lord,  hdp  my  unbelief. 

HOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is ; 
Our  sin,  how  deep  its  stains- 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  souls 

Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 
2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sov'reign  grace 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word : — 
Ho!  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 


DEPEAVITY.  195 

3  My  soul  obeys  the  gracious  call, 
And  runs  to  this  relief; 

I  would  believe  thy  pomise,  Lord ; 

0  help  my  unbeliet! 

4  To  the  blest  fountain  of  thy  blood, 
Incarnate  God,  I  fly  ; 

Here  let  me  wash  my  guilty  eoul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

6  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

Into  thine  arms  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, — 

My  Jesus,  and  my  all. 

324  s.  M. 

The  Day-star  from  oil  JdgTu 

MY  former  hopes  are  fled ; 
My  terror  now  begins : 

1  feel,  alas  !  that  I  am  dead 
In  trespasses  and  sins, 

2  Ah,  whither  shall  I  fly  ? 

1  hear  the  thunder  roar; — 

The  law  proclaims  destruction  nigh, 
And  vengeance  at  the  door. 

3  When  I  review  my  ways, 
I  dread  impending  doom: 

But,  hark !  a  friendly  whisper  says, — 
Flee  from  the  wrath  to  come. 

4  With  trembling  hope,  I  see 
A  glimm'ring  from  afar; 

A  beam  of  day  that  shines  for  me. 
To  save  me  from  despair. 

5  Forerunner  of  the  sun. 

It  marks  the  pilgrim's  way  5 
I'll  gaze  upon  it  while  I  run, 
And  watch  the  rising  day; 


196  DEPEAVITY. 

325  L.  M. 

The  struggling  captive. 

LOED,  with  a  grieved  and  aching  heait, 
To  thee  I  look,  to  thee  I  cry ; 
Siipply  my  wants  ;  thy  grace  impart : 
0  hear  an  humble  prisoner's  sigh ! 

2  On  my  sad  heart  the  burden  lies ; 

No  human  power  can  ease  the  load ; 
My  numerous  sins  against  me  rise, 

And  far  remove  me  from  my  God. 

8  Break,  break,  O  Lord,  these  tyrant  chains, 
And  set  the  strugglmg  captive  free ; 

Kedeem  from  everlasting  pams, 
And  bring  me  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 


326  L.M. 

Balm  in  OUead,  and  a  good  PhpHcian  there. 

DEEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made 
Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 
In  vain,  alas !  is  nature's  aid ; 
The  work  exceeds  her  utmost  power. 

2  But  can  no  sov'rfeign  balm  be  found, 
And  is  no  kind  physician  nigh^ 

To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  forever  fly? 

3  There  is  a  great  Physician  near; 
Look  up,  0  fainting  soul,  and  hve : 

See,  in  his  heavenly  smiles,  appear 
Such  help  as  nature  cannot  give. 

4  See,  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 
Life,  health,  and  bliss,  abundant  flow; 

And  in  that  sacrificial  flood 
A  balm  for  all  thy  grief  and  wo. 


AWAKENING.  197 


AWAKENING. 

327  c.  M. 

The  toice  that  xcakes  the  dead. 

THOU  Son  of  God,  whose  flaining  eyes 
Our  inmost  thoughts  perceive, 
Accept  the  grateful  sacriiice 
Which  now  to  thee  we  give. 

2  We  bow  before  thy  gracious  throue, 
And  think  ourselves  sincere: 

But  show  us.  Lord,  is  every  one 
Thy  real  worshipper  ? 

3  Is  here  a  soul  that  knows  thee  not, 
Nor  feels  his  need  of  thee, — 

A  stranger  to  the  blood  which  bought 
His  pardon  on  the  tree  ? 

4  Convince  him  now  of  unbelief; 
His  desp'rate  state  explain* 

And  fill  his  heart  with  sacrea  grief, 
And  penitential  pain. 

5  Speak,  with  that  voice  that  wakes  the  dead, 
And  bid  the  sleeper  rise  ; 

And  bid  his  guilty  conscience  dread 
The  death,  that  never  dies. 

328  c.  M. 

The  hammer  of  God^s  Word. 

COME,  0  thou  all- victorious  Lord, 
Thy  power  to  us  make  known ; 
Strike  with  the  hammer  of  thy  Word, 

And  break  these  hearts  of  stone. 
2  0  that  we  all  might  now  begin 

Our  foolishness  to  mourn; 
And  turn  at  once  from  every  sin. 
And  to  the  Saviour  turn. 


198  AWAKENING. 

3  Give  us  ourselves  and  tliee  to  know, 
In  this  our  gracious  day ; 

Eepentance  unto  life  bestow, 
And  take  our  sins  away. 

4  Convince  us  first  of  unbelief, 
And  freely  then  release  ; 

Fill  every  soul  with  sacred  grief. 
And  then  with  sacred  peace. 

329  L.  M. 

The  accepted  time. 

WHILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 
Mercy  is  tound,  and  peace  is  given ; 
But  soon,  ah,  soon,  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  Eeaven. 

2  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day ! 
How  sweet  the  Gospel's  charming  sound  I 

Come,  sinners,  haste,  O  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pard'ning  God  is  found. 

3  Soon,  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 
Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave, — 

Before  His  bar  your  spirits  bring, 
And  none  be 'found  to  hear  or  ftave. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise, — 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer. 
No  Sa\'iour  call  you  to  the  skies. 

5  Now  God  invites ;  how  blest  the  day ! 
How  sweet  the  Gospel's  charming  scund ! 

Come,  sinners,  haste,  O  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pard'ning  God  is  found. 

330  s.  M. 

To-day  the.  accepted  time. 

NOW  is  the'  accepted  time, 
Now  is  the  day  of  grace ; 
Now,  sinners,  come  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 


AWAKENING.  199 

2  Now  is  the'  accepted  time, 

The  Saviour  calls  to-day; 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late — 

Then  why  should  you  delay? 
S  Now  is  the'  accepted  time, 

The  Gospel  bids  you  come  ; 
And  every  promise  iu  his  Avord 

Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

331  s.M. 

To-day. 

ALL  yesterday  is  gone; 
To-morrow's  not  our  own  ; 
O  sinner,  come,  without  delay, 
And  bow  before  the  throne. 
2  0  hear  God's  voice  to-day, 

And  harden  not  your  heart ; 
To-morrow,  with  a  frown,  he  may 
Pronounce  the  word, — Depart! 

332  CM. 

Boast  not  fh/yself  of  to-morroto. 

WHY  should  we  boast  of  time  to  come. 
Though  but  a  single  day  ? 
This  hour  may  fix  our  "final  doom. 
Though  strong,  and  young,  and  gay. 

2  The  present  we  should  now  redeem ; 
This  only  is  our  own; 

The  past,  alas !  is  all  a  dream; 
The  future  is  unknown. 

3  O,  think  what  vast  concerns  depend 
Upon  a  moment's  space, 

When  life  and  all  its  cares  shall  end 
In  vengeance  or  in  grace  ! 

4  0  for  that  power  which  melts  the  heart. 
And  lifts  the  soul  on  high, 

AVhere  sin,  and  grief,  and  death  depart, 
And  pleasures  never  die. 


200  AWAKENING. 

5  There  we  with  ecstasy  shall  fall 

Before  Immanuers  feet ; 
And  hail  him  as  our  All  in  all, 

In  happiness  complete. 

333  5th  P.  M.  4  Ujus  7s. 

The  danger  of  delay. 

HASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise ! 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun: 
Wisdom  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is 'it  to  be  won. 

2  Hasten  mercy  to  implore ! 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 

Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return ! 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 

Lest  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  bum 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest ! 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 

Lest  perdition  thee  arrest 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

334  c.  M. 

Ko  peace  to  the  imcked. 

SINNEES,  the  voice  of  God  regard  ; 
'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day; 
He  calls  you  by  his  sacred  word 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest 
You  live,  devoid  of  peace ; 

A  thousand  stings  -n-ithin  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  heU ; 
Why  will  you  persevere  ? 

Can  you  in  endless  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair? 


c03 


AWAKENING. 

4  Why  will  you  in  the  crooke' 
Of  sin  and  folly  go  { 

Inpaiu  you  travel  all  your  days, 
To  reach  eternal  wo. 

5  But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live, 
Through  his  abounding  grace; 

His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

6  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 
Eenouueing  every  sin; 

Submit  to  him,  your  sov'reign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 


335  s.  M. 

TTie  horrors  of  the  second  death. 

0  WHERE  shall  rest  be  found,— 
Eest  for  the  weary  soul? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 
The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh; 

'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 
There  is  a  life  above, 

Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years ; 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 
Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath: 

0  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death ! 

5  Thou  God  of  truth  and  grace  ! 
Teach  us  that  death  to  shun ; 

Lest  we  be  banish'd  from  thy  face, 
For  evermore  undone. 


20/2  AWAKENING. 

336  L.  M. 

The  dead  and  the  living. 

¥HEEE  are  the  dead  ? — In  heaven  or  he 
Their  disembodied  spirits  dwell; 
Their  perish'd  forms,  in  bonds  of  clay, 
Eeserved  until  the  judgment-day. 
2  Where  are  the  living  ? — On  the  ground 
Where  prayer  is  heard  and  mercy  found ; 
Where,  in  the  compass  of  a  span, 
The  mortal  makes  the'  immortal  man. 
8  Then,  timely  wam-d,  let  us  begin 
To  follow  Christ  and  flee  from  sin; 
Daily  grow  up  in  him  our  Head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

337  c.  M. 

Warnings  from  tJie  grave. 

BENEATH  our  feet,  and  o'er  our  head, 
Is  equal  warning  given  ; 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, — 
Above  us  is  the  heaven. 

2  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze. 
And  lurks  in  eyery  flower ; 

Each  season  has  its  own  disease, — 
Its  peril  every  hour. 

3  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  rosy  light 
Of  youth's  soft  cheek  decay. 

And  fate  descend  in  sudden  night 
On  manhood's  middle  day. 

4  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  steps  of  age 
Halt  feebly  to  the  tomb ; 

And  shall  earth  still  our  hearts  engage, 
And  dreams  of  days  to  come  ? 

0  Turn,  mortal,  turn;  thy  danger  know: 
Where'er  thy  foot  can 'tread. 

The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below, 
And  warns  thee  by  her  dead. 


AWAKENING.  203 

6  Turn,  mortal,  turn ;  tliy  soul  apply 

To  truths  divinely  given: 
The  dead  who  underneath  thee  lie, 

Shall  live  for  hell  or  heaven. 

338  CM. 

Sin  kills  T)eyond  tTie  tomb. 

YATN  man,  thy  fond  pursuits  forbear ; 
Kepent,  thine  end  is  nigh ; 
Death,  at  the  fartliest,  can't  be  far: 
0  think  before  thou  die. 

2  Kefiect,  thou  hast  a  soul  to  save ; 
Thy  sins,  how  high  they  mount ! 

"What  are  thy  hopes  beyond  the  grave  ? 
How  stands  that  dark  account  ? 

3  Death  enters,  and  there's  no  defence ; 
His  time  there's  none  can  tell ; 

He'll  in  a  moment  call  thee  hence, 
To  heaven,  or  down  to  hell. 

4  Thy  flesh  (perhaps  tliy  greatest  care) 
Shall  into  dust  consume ; 

But,  ah  !  destruction  stops  not  there ; 
Sin  kills  beyond  the  tomb. 

339  CM. 

Fear  of  hell. 

TEEEIBLE  thought!  shall  I  alone, 
Who  may  be  saved,  shall  I, 
Of  all,  alas  !  whom  I  have  known, 
Through  sin  forever  die? 

2  While  all  my  old  companions  dear, 
With  whom"  I  once  did  live. 

Joyful  at  God's  right  hand  appear, 
A  blessing  to  receive : — 

3  Shall  I,  amidst  a  ghastly  band, 
Bragg'd  to  the  judgment-seat, 

Far  on  the  left  with  horror  stand, 
My  fearful  doom  to  meet? 


204  AWAKENING. 

4  Ah  !  no ; — I  still  may  turu  and  live, 
For  still  his  wrath  delays  ; 

He  now  vouchsafes  a  kind  reprieve, 
And  offers  me  his  grace. 

5  I  will  accept  his  offers  now — 
From  every  sin  depart — 

Perform  my  oft-repeated  vow, 
And  render  him  my  heart. 

6  I  will  improve  what  I  receive, 
The  grace  through  Jesus  given ; 

Sure,  if  with  God  on  earth  I  live, 
To  live  with  God  in  heaven. 


340  6th  P.  M.  6  Zi7i«s  73. 

What  sin  Tuith  done. 

HEAETS  of  stone,  relent,  relent ! 
Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  subdued; 
See  his  body  mangled,  rent. 

Stain' d  and  covered  with  his  blood  ! 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done  ? 
Crucified  the  eternal  Son. 

2  Yes,  thy  sins  have  done  the  deed ; 
Driven  the  nails  that  fix'd  him  there ; 

Crown'd  with  thorns  his  sacred  head ; 

Plunged  into  his  side  the  spear ; 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice. 
While  for  sinful  man  he  dies. 

3  Wilt  thou  let  him  bleed  in  vain  ? 
Still  to  death  thy  Lord  pursue  ? 

Open  all  his  wounds  again, 

And  the  sliameful  cross  renew  ? 
No ;  with  all  my  sins  I'll  part ; 
Saviour,  take  my  broken  heart. 


INVITING.  205 


INVITING. 

341  8th  p.  M.  87,  87,  47. 

The  invitation. 

COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy. 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore ; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you. 
Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power : 

He  IS  able, 
He  is  willing  :  doubt  no  more. 

2  Now,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome ; 
God's  free  bounty  glorify  ; 

True  belief  and  true  repentance, — 
Every  grace  tbat  brings  you  nigh, — 

Without  money. 
Come  to  Jesus  Chi'ist  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  yoii  linger ; 
Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream : 

All  the  fitness  he  reqiiireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him '. 

This  he  ^ives  you, — 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  glimul'ring  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy=laden. 
Bruised  and  mangled  by  the  fall ; 

If  you  tarry  till  you're  better. 
You  will  never  come  at  all ; 

Not  the  righteous, — 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  Agonizing  in  the  garden. 
Your  Kedeemer  prostrate  lies ; 

On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him ! 
Hear  him  cry,  before  he  dies, 

It  is  finish' d  ! — 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 


206  INVITING. 

6  Lo !  the'  incarnate  God,  ascending, 
Pleads  tlie  merit  of  his  blood: 

Venture  on  him, — venture  freely; 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude : 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels,  join' d  in  concert, 
Sing  the  praises  of^^lhe  Lamb ; 

While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 
Sweetlv  echo  with  his  name : 

Hallelujah ! 
Sinners  here  may  do  the  same. 

342  CM. 

Be  waiteth  to  "be  gracious. 

JESUS,  Eedeemer  of  mankind. 
Display  thy  saving  power; 
Thy  mercy  let  the  sinner  find, 
And  know  his  gracious  hour. 

2  Who  thee  beneath  their  feet  have  trod. 
And  crucified  afresh. 

Touch  with  thine  all-victorious  blood, 
And  turn  the  stone  to  flesh. 

3  Open  their  eyes  thy  cross  to  see, — 
Their  ears,  to  hear  thy  cries : 

Sinner,  thy  Saviour  weeps  for  thee  ; 
For  thee  he  weeps  and  dies. 

4:  All  the  day  long  he  meekly  stands. 

His  rebels'^to  receive ; 
And  shows  his  wounds,  and  spreads  his  hands, 

And  bids  you  turn  and  live. 

5  Turn,  and  your  sins  of  deepest  dye 

He  will  with  blood  effiace ; 
E'en  now  he  waits  the  blood  to'  apply; — 

Be  saved,  be  saved  by  grace. 


INVITING.  207 

343  Qth  p.  M.  Q  lines  7s. 
Fly  to  Jeans. 

¥EAEY  souls,  that  wander  wide 
From  the  central  point  of  bliss : 
Turn  to  Jesus  crucified  ; 

Fly  to  those  dear  wounds  of  his  : 
Sink'  into  the  purple  flood ; 
Kise  into  the  me  of  God. 

2  Find  in  Christ  the  way  of  peace, 
Peace  unspeakable,  unknown; 

By  his  pain  he  gives  you  ease, 
'Life  by  his  expiring  groan ; 
Kise  exalted  by  his  fall ; 
Find  in  Christ  your  all  in  all, 

3  0  believe  the  record  true, 

God  to  you  his  Son  hath  given ; 
Ye  may  now  be  happy  too, 

Find  on  earth  the  life  of  heaven: 
Live  the  life  of  heaven  above, 
All  the  life  of  glorious  love. 

4  This  the  universal  bliss, 
Bliss  for  every  soul  design'd; 

God's  original  promise  this, 

God's  great  gift  to  all  mankind: 
Blest  in  Christ  this  moment  be, 
Blest  to  all  eternity. 

344  1st  p.  M.  6  ^i;i^  8s. 
Room  for  the  guilty. 

COME,  0  my  guilty  brethren,  come, 
Groaning  beneath  your  load  of  sin ; 
His  bleeding  heart  shall  make  you  room ; 

His  open  side  shall  take  you  in : 
He  calk  you  now,  invites  you  home : 
Come,  0  my  guilty  brethren,  come. 


208  INVITING. 

2  For  you  tlie  purple  current  flow'd, 
In  pardons  from  his  wounded  side ; 

Languish'd  for  vou  the  Son  of  God ; 
For  you  the  Prince  of  glory  died. 

Believe,  and  all  your  sin's  forgiven : 

Only  believe,  and  yours  is  heaven. 

345  3oth  p.  M.  87,  87,  77, 

The  liealing  Fountain. 

COME  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain, 
Sinners  ruin'd  by  the  fall ; 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  for  every  thirsty  soul, 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide, 
Open'd  when  the  Saviour  died. 

2  Come,  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 
Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind  ; 

Here  the  guilty,  free  remission, 
Here  the  lost,  a  refuge,  find. 
Health,  this  fountain  will  restore ; 
He  that  drinks  need  thirst  no  more. 

3  Come,  ye  dying,  live  forever; 
'Tis  a  soul-reviving  flood  ; 

God  is  faithful ;  he  will  never 

Break  his  cov'nant  seal'd  in  blood ; 
Sign'd  when  our  Eedeemer  died ; 
By  the  Spirit  ratified. 

346  s.M. 

Seek  Eim  while  he  may  hefcnmd. 

MY  son,  know  thou  the  Lord ; 
Thy  father's  God  obey ; 
Seek  his  protecting  care  by  night, 

His  guardian  hand  by  day. 
2  Call,  while  he  may  be  found; 

Seek  him  while  he  is  near ; 
Serve  him  with  all  thy  heart  and  mind, 
And  worship  him  with  fear. 


INVITING.  209 

S  If  thou  wilt  seek  his  face, 

His  ear  will  hear  thy  cry ; 
Then  shalt  thou  find  his  mercy  sure, 

His  grace  forever  nigh. 
4  But  if  thou  leave  thy  God, 

Nor  choose  the  path  to  heaven ; 
Then  shalt  thou  perish  in  thy  sins, 

And  never  be  torgiven. 

347  c.  M. 

He  jusUJieth  the  ungodly. 

LOVERS  of  pleasure  more  than  God, 
For  you  he  suffer'd  pain  ; 
For  you  the  Saviour  spilt  his  blood : 
And  shall  he  bleed  m  vain? 

2  Sinners,  his  life  for  you  he  paid; 
Your  basest  crimes  lie  bore ; 

Your  sins  were  all  on  Jesus  laid, 
That  you  might  sin  no  more. 

3  To  earth  the  great  Redeemer  came, 
That  you  might  come  to  heaven ; 

Believe,^  believe  in  Jesus'  name, 
And  all  your  sin's  forgiven. 

4  Believe  in  him  who  died  for  thee ; 
And,  sure  as  he  hath  died, 

Thy  debt  is  paid,  thy  soul  is  free, 
And  thou  art  justified. 

348  L.M. 

T7ie  gospel  feast. 

COME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast ; 
Let  every  soul  be  Jesus^  guest ; 
Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind. 
For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind, 
2  Sent  by  my  Lord,  on  you  I  call ; 
The  invitation  is  to  all:— 
Come  all  the  world !  come,  sinner,  thou  ! 
All  things  in  Christ  are  ready  now. 
14 


210  INVITING. 

3  Come,  all  ye  souls  by  sin  oppress'd, 
Ye  restless  wand'rers  after  rest; 

Ye  poor,  and  maim'd,  and  halt,  and  blind, 
In  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 

4  My  message  as  from  God  receive; 
Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ  and  live : 
O  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain, 
Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain. 

5  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eyes, 
That  precious,  bleeding  sacrifice : 
His  ofier'd  benefits  embrace, 

And  freely  now  be  saved  by  grace. 


349  s.  M. 

And  yet  there  is  room. 

YE  -UTetched,  starving  poor, 
Behold  a  royal  feast ! 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  stor< 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  See,  Christ,  with  open  arms, 
Invites,  and  bids  you  come ; 

O  stay  not  back,  tho\igh  fear  alarms ; 
For  yet  there  still  is  room. 

3  O  come,  and  with  us  taste 
The  blessings  of  his  love  : 

Yv'hile  hope  expects  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

4  There,  wdth  unitec>  voice. 
Before  the'  eternal  throne^ 

Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  ecstasies  unknown. 

5  Ten  thousand  thousand  more 
Are  welcome  still  to  come: 

Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore ; 
Approach, — there  yet  is  room. 


INVITING.  211 

350  ,       L-  M. 

All  things  are  noio  ready. 

SINNEKS,  obey  the  gospel  word  • 
Haste  to  the  supper  ot  my  Lord : 
Be  wise  to  know  your  gracious  day ; 
All  things  are  ready, — come  away. 
2  Ready  the  Father  is  to  own, 
And  kiss  his  late-returning  son ; 
Keady  your  loving  Saviour  stands, 
And  spreads  for  you  his  bleeding  hands. 
8  Eeady  the  Spirit  of  his  love. 
Just  now  the  stony  to  remove ; 
To'  apply  and  witness  with  the  blood, 
And  wash  and  seal  the  sons  of  God. 

4  Ready  for  you  the  angels  wait, 
To  triumph  in  your  blest  estate ; 
Tuning  their  harps,  they  long  to  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

5  The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Are  ready  with  their  shining  host : 
All  heaven  is  ready  to  resound, — 
The  dead's  alive !  the  lost  is  found ! 

351  6th  P.  M.  6  Zwes  7s. 
Come,  and  welcome. 

FROM  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 
What  melodiovis  sounds  we  hear 
Bursting  on  the  ravish'd  ear : — 
Love's  redeeming  work  is  done — 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come ! 
2  Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne — 
Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan? 
On  his  pierced  body  laid. 
Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid; 
Bow  the  knee. — embrace  the  Son — 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come ! 


212  INVITING. 

8  Spread  for  thee,  the  festal  board 
See  "n'ith  richest  bounty  stored ; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  press'd, 
Thou  shalt  be  a  child  coufess'd, 
Kever  from  his  house  to  roam ; 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come ! 

352  L.M. 

All-sufficiency  of  Eis  grace. 

HO  !  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh : 
'Tis  God  invites  the  fallen  race : 
Mercy  and  free  salvation  buy, — 
Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel  grace. 

2  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come ! 

Sinners,  obey  your  Maker's  call ; 
Eeturn,  ye  weary  wand'rers,  home, 

And  find  his  grace  is  free  for  all. 

8  See  from  the  Eock  a  fountain  rise ; 

For  you  in  healing  streams  it  rolls ; 
Money  ye  need  not  bring,  nor  price. 

Ye  lat'ring,  burden'd,  sin-sick  souls. 

4  Nothing  ye  in  exchange  shall  give ; 

Leave  all  you  have,  and  are,  behind ; 
Frankly  the  gift  of  God  receive ; 

Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  find. 

353  L.  M. 

The  joys  of  penitence. 

COME,  O  ye  sinners,  to  the  Lord, 
In  Christ  to  paradise  restored : 
His  proifer'd  benefits  embrace, — 
The  plenitude  of  gospel  grace: — 

2  A  pardon  written  with  his  blood ; 
The  favour  and  the  peace  of  God ; 
The  seeing  eye,  the  feeling  sense, 
The  mystic  joys  of  penitence : — 


INVITING.  213 

3  The  godly  fear,  the  pleasing  smart, 
The  meltings  of  a  broken  heart ; 
The  tears  that  tell  your  sins  forgiven ; 

The  sighs  that  waft  yoar  souls  to  heaven: — 

4  The  guiltless  shame,  the  sweet  distress, 
The'  unutterable  tenderness; 

The  genuine,  meek  humility ; 

The  wonder,  why  such  love  to  me : — 

5  The'  o'erwhelming  power  of  saving  grace, 
The  sight  that  veils  the  seraph's  face ; 

The  speechless  awe  that  dares  not  move, 
And  all  the  silent  heaven  of  love. 


354  c.  M. 

The  wanderer  recalled. 

"pETURN,  0  wanderer,  return, 
It  And  seek  thy  Father's  face ; 
Those  new  desires  which  in  thee  burn 
Were  kindled  by  his  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer,  return ; 
He  hears  thy  humble  sigh : 

Ho  sees  thy  soften'd  spirit  mourn, 
When  no  one  else  is  nigh. 

3  Return,  O  wanderer,  return ; 
Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  live : 

Come  to  his  cross,  and,  grateful,  learn 
How  freely  he'll  forgive. 

4  Retunij  O  wanderer,  return, 
And  wipe  the  falling  tear : 

Thy  Father  calls, — no  longer  mourn ; 
'Tis  love  invites  thee  near. 

5  Return,  0  wanderer,  return; 
Regain  thy  long-sought  rest ; 

The  Saviour's  melting  mercies  yearn 
To  clasp  tkee  to  his  breast. 


214  INVITING. 

355  7th  p.  M.  8  lims  73. 
Why  will  ye  die  t 

SINNEES,  turn ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why? 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  witli  himself  to  live; 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands  ; 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands, — 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die  ? 

2  Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why? 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself,  that  ye  might  live. 
"Will  ye  let  him  die  in  vain? 
Crucify  your  Lord  a^ain  ? 
Why,  ye  ransom'd  smners,  why- 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

8  Sinners,  turn ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why  ? 
He,  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Urged  you  to  embrace  his  love. 
Wfll  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
0  ve  dying  sinners,  why, 
Why  will  ye  forever  die  ? 

356  7th  P.  iT.  8  Zirae^  7s. 
Tender  expostulation. 

SINNEES  turn,  while  God  is  near ; 
Dare  not  think  him  insincere : 
Now,  e'en  now,  your  Saviour  stands ; 
All  day  long  he  spreads  his  hands ; 
Cries, — Ye  will  not  happy  be ; 
No,  ye  will  not  come  to  me, — 
Me,  who  life  to  none  deny : 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ? 


INVITING. 

2  Turn,  he  cries,  ye  sinners,  turn: 
Bv  his  life,  your  God  hath  sworn ; 
He  would  have  you  turn  and  live ; 
He  would  all  the  world  receive. 
If  your  death  were  his  delight, 
Would  he  you  to  life  invite  ? 
Would  he  ask,  beseech,  and  cry, — 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ? 

S  What  could  your  Eedeemer  do. 
More  than  he  hath  done  for  you? 
To  procure  your  peace  with  God, 
Gould  he  more  than  shed  his  blood? 
After  all  his  flow  of  love, — 
All  his  drawings  from  above, — 
Why  will  ye  your  Lord  deny? 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ? 


357 


Believe,  and  be  at  peace. 


C.  M. 


OWHY  should  gloomy  thoughts  arise, 
And  darkness  fill  the  mind? 
Wliy  should  that  bosom  heave  with  sighs. 
And  yet  no  refuge  find  ? 

2  Hast  thou  not  heard  of  Gilead's  balm — 
The  great  Physician  there, 

Wlio  can  thine  every  fear  disarm, 
And  save  thee  from  despair  ? 

3  Still  art  thou  overwhelm^l  with  grief, 
And  filPd  with  sore  dismay? 

Still  looking  downward  for  relief, 
Without  one  cheering  ray? 

4  Lift  up  thy  streaming  eyes  to  heaven; 
The  great  atonement  see ; 

And  all  thy  sins  shall  be  forgiven: — 
Believe,  and  thou  art  free. 


216  INVITING. 

5  For  thee  the  Saviour  suffer' d  shame, 
And  shed  his  precious  blood: 

Believe,  believe  m  Jesus'  name, 
And  be  at  peace  with  God. 

358  s.M. 

Accepting  the  invitation. 

COME,  weary  sinners,  come, 
Groaning  beneath  your  load ; 
The  Saviour  calls  his  wandVers  home ; 
Haste  to  your  pard'ning  God. 

2  Come,  all  by  guilt  oppress'd, 
Answer  the  Saviour  s  call — 

0  come,  and  I  will  give  you  rest, 
And  I  will  save  you  all. 

3  Redeemer,  full  of  love, 
We  would  thy  word  obey, 

And  all  thy  faithful  mercies  prove: 
0  take  our  guilt  away. 

4  "We  would  on  thee  rely ; 

On  thee  would  cast  our  care; 
Now  to  thine  arjns  of  mercy  fly, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

359  c.  M. 

The  resolution. 

COME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
A  thousand  thoughts  revolve. 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppress'd, 
And  make  this  "last  resolve: — 

2  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 
Like  mountains  round  me  close ; 

1  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 
And  there  my  guilt  confess ; 

I'll  tell  him,  I'm  a  wretch  undone 
"Without  his  sov'reisrn  crrace. 


PENITENTIAL.  217 

4  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 
Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer ; 

But,  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

5  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go — 
I  am  resolved  to  try ; 

For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  forever  die. 


PENITENTIAL. 

360  s.M. 

To  whom  should  we  go  ? 

AH  !  whitlier  should  I  go, 
Burdened,  and  sick,  and  faint? 
To  whom  should  I  my  trouble  show, 

And  pour  out  my  complaint  ? 
My  Saviour  bids  me  come ; 

Ah !  why  do  I  delay  ? 
He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay. 

2  "What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 
From  which  I  cannot  part, — 

Which  will  not  lot  the  Saviour  take 

Possession  of  my  heart  ? 
Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 

Thy  trying  power  display ; 
Into  its  darkest  corners  shine, 

And  take  the  veil  away. 

3  I  now  believe,  in  thee. 
Compassion  reigns  alone ; 

According  to  my  faith,  to  me 

0  let  it.  Lord,  be  done  ! 
In  me  is  all  the  bar, 

Which  thou  wouldst  fain  remove : 
Eemove  it,  and  I  sliall  declare 

That  God  is  only  love. 


218  PENITENTIAL.  *  '    I 

361  L.M.  ' 

The  sinner's  only  hope. 

WHEEEWITH,  0  Lord,  shall  I  draw  near, 
And  bow  myself  before  thy  face  ? 
How  in  thy  purer  eyes  appear  ? 

What  sliali  I  bring  to  gain  thy  grace  ? 
2  Will  gifts  delight  the  Lord  Most  High  ? 

Will  multiplied  oblations  please  ? 
Thousands  of  rams  his  favour  buy, 

Or  slaughter'd  hecatombs  appease  ? 
8  Can  these  avert  the  wrath  of  God  ? 

Can  these  wash  out  my  guilty  stain? 
Elvers  of  oil,  and  seas  of  Ijlood, 

Alas  1  they  all  must  flow  in  vain. 

4  Who  would  himself  to  thee  approve. 
Must  take  the  path  thyself  hast  show'd  : 

Justice  pursue,  and  mercy  love. 
And  humbly  walk  by  faith  with  God. 

5  But  though  my  life  henceforth  be  thine, 
Present  for  past  can  ne'er  atone  : 

Though  I  to  thee  the  whole  resign, 

I  only  give  thee  back  thine  own. 
C  Guilty  I  stand  before  thy  fece ; 

On  me  I  feel  thy  wrath  abide ; 
'Tis  just  the  sentence  should  take  place ; 

'Tis  just, — but  0,  thy  Son  hath  died  ! 

362  10th  p.  M.  4  Zines  8s. 
The  Bock  tJiai  is  higher  than  Z 

ENCOMPASSED  with  clouds  of  distress. 
And  ready  all  hope  to  resign, 

1  long  for  thy  light  and  thy  grace: 
O  God,  will  they  never  be  mine! 

2  If  sometimes  I  strive,  as  I  mourn, 
My  hold  of  thy  promise  to  keep, 

The  billows  more  fiercely  return. 
And  plunge  me  again  in  the  deep. 


PENITENTIAL.  219 

3  Appear,  and  my  sorrow  shall  cease ; 
The  blood  of  atonement  apply ; 

And  lead  me  to  Jesus  for  peace, — 
The  Eock  that  is  higher  than  I. 

4  O  enter  this  desolate  heart, — 

Then  rule  o'er  the  heart  thou  hast  won ; 
Nor  again  in  thine  anger  depart. 
But  make  it  forever  thy  throne. 

363  CM. 

Timely  penitence. 

WHEN  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 
O'erwhelm'd  with  guilt  and  fear, 

1  view  my  Maker  face  to  face, — 
O  how  shall  I  appear  ? 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 
Aiid  mercy  may  be  sought, 

My  soul  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought : — 

5  When  thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosed 
In  majesty  severe. 

And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, — 
O  how  shall  I  appear  ? 

4  0  may  my  broken,  contrite  heart, 
Timely  my  sins  lament ; 

And  early,  with  repentant  tears. 
Eternal  wo  prevent. 

5  Behold  the  sorrows  of  my  heart, 
Ere  yet  it  be  too  late ; 

And  hear  my  Saviour's  dying  groan, 
To  give  those  sorrows  weight. 

6  Eor  never  shall  my  soul  despair 
Her  pardon  to  secure, 

Who  knows  thine  only  Son  hath  died 
To  make  that  pardon  sure. 


220  PENITENTIAL. 

364  L.M. 

Only  ly  faith. 

LORD,  I  despair  myself  to  heal ; 
I  see  my  sm,  but  cannot  feel ; 

1  cannot,  till  thy  Spirit  blow, 
And  bid  the'  obedient  waters  flow. 

2  'Tis  thine  a  heart  of  flesh  to  give  ; 
Thy  gifts  I  only  can  receive ; 
Here,  then,  to  thee  I  all  resign ; 

To  draw,  redeem,  and  seal, — are  thine. 

3  With  simple  faith,  on  thee  I  call, — 
My  light,  my  life,  my  Lord,  my  all: 

I  wait  the  moving  of  the  pool ; 

1  wait  the  word  that  speaks  me  whole. 

4  Speak,  gracious  Lord, — my  sickness  cure,- 
Make  my'infected  nature  jjure  : 

Peace,  righteousness,  and  joy  impart, 
And  pour  thyself  into  my  heart ! 

365  L.  M. 

EelpUss,  in  sin  and  misery. 
"IITHOM  man  forsakes  thou  wilt  not  leave, 
V  V    Ready  the  outcasts  to  receive : 
Though  all  my  simpleness  I  own. 
And  all  my  faults  to  thee  are  known. 

2  Ah  I  wherefore  did  I  ever  doubt  ? 
Thou  wilt  in  nowise  cast  me  out. — 
A  helpless  soul,  that  comes  to  tliee 
"With  only  sin  and  misery. 

3  Lord,  I  am  sick, — my  sickness  cure: 
I  want, — do  thou  enrich  the  poor : 
Under  thy  mighty  liand  I  stoop, 

®  lift  the'abject  s'inner  up. 

4  Lord,  I  am  blind, — be  thou  my  sight: 
Lord,  I  am  weak, — be  thou  my  might: 
A  helper  of  the  helpless  be, 

And  let  me  find  my  all  in  thee. 


PENITENTIAL.  221 

366  i^-^- 

Importunate  supplication. 

GOD  of  my  life,  what  just  return 
Can  sinlul  dust  and  ashes  give  ? 

1  only  live  my  sin  to  monrn : 
To'love  my  God  I  only  live. 

2  To  thee,  benign  and  saving  Power, 
I  consecrate  my  lengthen'd  days; 

"While,  mark'd  ■with  blessings,  every  honr 
Shall  speak  thy  co-extended  praise. 

3  Be  all  my  added  life  employ'd 
Thine  image  in  my  soul  to  see: 

Fill  with  thyself  the  mighty  void  ; 
Enlarge  my  heart  to  compass  thee. 

4  The  blessmg  of  thy  love  bestow  • 
For  this  my  cries  shall  never  fail ; 

Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  thee  go, — 
I  wiU  not,  till  my  suit  prevail. 

5  Come,  then,  my  Hope,  my  Life,  my  Lord, 
And  fix  in  me  thy  lasting"  home ; 

Be  mindful  of  thy  gracious  word — 
Thou,  with  thy  promised  Father,  eome. 

6  Prepare,  and  then  possess  my  heart : 
0  take  me,  seize  me  from  above ; 

Tliee  may  I  love,  for  God  thou  art; 
Thee  may  I  feel ;  for  God  is  love  ! 

3g7  9th  P.  M.  87,  87. 

The  true  Light. 

LIGHT  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 
Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Come,  and,  by  thyself  reveahng. 
Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath. 
2  Thou,  new  heaven  and  earth's  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  rise ; 
Scatt'ring  all  the  night  of  nature, — 
Pouring  day  upon  our  eyes. 


222  PENITENTIAL. 

3  Still  we  wait  for  tliiue  appearing; 
Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart, 

Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 
Every  poor,  benighted  heart. 

4  Come,  extend  thy  wonted  favour 
To  our  ruin'd,  guilty  race ; 

Come,  thou  blest,  exalted  Saviour ; 
Come,  apply  thy  saving  grace. 

5  By  thine  all-atoning  merit, 
Every  burden'd  soul  release ; 

By  the  teachings  of  thy  Spirit, 
Guide  us  into  perfect  peace. 

368  c.  K 

JwovXd  ie  thine. 

I  WOULD  be  thine ;  O  take  my  heart, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  love ; 
Thv  sacred  image.  Lord,  impart, 
And  seal  it  from  above. 

2  I  would  be  thine ;  but  while  I  strive 
To  give  myself  away, 

I  feel  rebellion  still  alive, 
And  wander  while  I  pray. 

3  I  would  be  thine ;  but.  Lord,  I  feel 
Evil  still  lurks  within : — 

Eo  thou  thy  majesty  reveal. 
And  overcome  my  sin. 

4  I  would  be  thine ;  I  would  embrace 
The  Saviour,  and  adore ; 

Inspire  with  faith,  infuse  thy  grace, 
And  now  my  soul  restore. 

369  L.M. 

Shut  up  in  unbelief. 

LIGHT  of  the  Gentile  world,  appear ; 
Command  the  blind  thy  rays  to  see : 
Our  darkness  chase,  our  sorrows  cheer, 
And  set  the  plaintive  pris'ner  free. 


PENITENTIAL.  223 

2  Me,  me,  wlio  still  in  darkness  sit, 
Shut  up  in  sin  and  unbelief, 

Deliver  from  this  ^loomy_  pit, — 
This  dungeon  oi  despainng  grief. 

3  Open  mine  eyes  the  Lamb  to  know, 
Who  bears  the  gen'ral  sin  away; 

And  to  my  ransom' d  spirit  show 
The  glories  of  eternal  day. 


370  4th  P.  M.  886,  886. 

The  Man  on  Calvary. 

OTHOU  who  hast  our  sorrows  borne, 
Help  us  to  look  on  thee,  and  mourn, 
On  thee,  whom  we  have  slain : — 
Have  pierced  a  thousand,  thousand  times, 
And  by  reiterated  crimes 
Eenew'd  thy  sacred  pain. 

2,  0  give  us  eyes  of  faith  to  see 
The  Man  transfix'd  on  Calvary, — 

To  know  thee  who  thou  art ; 
The  One  Eternal  God  and  True ; 
And  let  the  sight  alfect,  subdue. 

And  break  my  stubborn  heart. 

3  Lover  of  souls, — to  rescue  mine, 
Keveal  the  charity  divine, 

That  suifer'd  in  my  stead : — 
That  made  thy  soul  a  sacrifice, 
And  quench'd  in  death  those  flaming  eyes, 

And  bow'd  that  sacred  head. 

4  The  veil  of  unbelief  remove ; 
And  by  thy  manifested  love, 

And  by  thy  sprinkled  blood, 
Destroy  Ihe  love  of  sin  in  me, 
And  get  thyself  the  victory. 

And  bring  me  back  to  God. 


224  PENITEXTIAL. 

371  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  8a. 
The  veil  ofunhdief. 

OTHOU,  whom  fain  my  sonl  would  love, 
"Whom  only  I  desire  to  know : 
This  veil  of  unbelief  remove, 

And  show  me  all  thy  goodness,  show ; 
Jesus,  thvself  in  me  reveal ; 
Tell  me  tliy  name,  thy  nature  tell. 

2  Hast  thou  been  with  me,  Lord,  so  loner, 
Yet  thee,  my  Lord,  have  I  not  known  i 

1  claim  thee  with  a  falt'ring  tongue ; 
I  pray  thee,  in  a  feeble  groan. 

Tell  me,  0  tell  me,  who  thou  art. 
And  speak  thy  name  into  my  heart. 

3  If  now  thou  talkest  by  the  way 
With  me,  the  abject  sinner,  me, 

The  mystery  of  grace  display ; 

Open  mine  eyes  that  I  may  see : 
That  I  may  understand  thy  word. 
And  now  cry  out, — It  is  the  Lord ! 

372  4th  P.  M.  886,  886. 
The  gift  of  faith. 

AUTHOR  of  faith,  to  thee  I  cry,— 
To  thee,  who  wouldst  not  have  me  die. 
But  know  the  truth  and  live : 
Open  mine  eyes  to  see  thy  face ; 
"Work  in  my  "heart  the  saving  grace; 
The  life  eternal  give. 

2  Shut  up  in  unbelief,  I  groan, 
And  blindly  serve  a  God  unknown. 

Till  thou  the  veil  remove; 
The  gift  unspeakable  impart, 
And  write  thy  Name  upon  my  heart, 

And  manifest  thy  love. 


PENITENTIAL.  225 

3  I  hnovr  the  work  is  only  thine ; 
The  gift  of  faith  is  all  divine ; 

But,  if  on  thee  we  call, 
Thou  wilt  tliat  gracious  gift  bestow, 
And  cause  our  hearts  to  feel  and  know 

That  thou  hast  died  for  all, 

4  Thou  hidd'st  us  knock  and  enter  in,— 
Come  unto  thee,  and  rest  from  sin,— 

The  blBssing  seek  and  find : 
Thou  bidd'st  us  ask  thy  grace,  and  have ; 
Thou  canst,  thou  wouklst,  this  moment  save 

Both  me  and  all  mankind. 

5  Be  it  according  to  thy  word ; 
Now  let  me  find  my  pard'ning  Lord ; 

Let  what  I  ask  be  given : 
The  bar  of  unbelief  remove ; 
Open  the  door  of  faith  and  love, 

And  let  me  ioto  heavem 

373  s.  M. 

The  heart  of  stone. 

OTHAT  I  could  repent. 
With  all  my  idols  part, 
And  to  thy  gracious  eye  present 
Au  humble,  contrite  heart; 

2  A  heart  with  grief  opprcssM, 
For  having  grieved  my  God ; 

A  troubled  heart,  that  cannot  rest 
Till  sprinkled  with  thy  blood. 

3  Jesus,  on  me  bestow 
The  penitent  desire ; 

With  true  sincerity  of  wo 
My  aching  breast  inspire. 

4  With  soft'ning  pity  look. 
And  melt  my  hardness  down: 

Strike  with  thy  love's  resistless  stroke, 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone. 
15 


226  PENITENTIAL. 

374  L.  M. 

The  stul'born  Jieart. 

OFOE  a  glance  of  heavenly  day, 
To  take  this  stubborn  heart  away ; 
And  thaw,  with  beams  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 
2  The  rocks  can  rend;  the  earth  can  quake 
The  seas  can  roar;  the  mountains  shake: 
Of  feeling,  all  things  show  some  sign, 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 
8  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 
O  Lord,  an  adamant  would  melt: 
But  I  can  read  each  moving  line, 
And  nothing  moves  this  heart  of  mine. 

4  Thy  judgments  too,  which  devils  fear — 
Amazing  thought ! — unmoved  I  hear ; 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 

To  stir  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

5  But  power  divine  can  do  the  deed ; 
And,  Lord,  that  power  I  greatly  need : 
Thy  Spirit  can  from  dross  refine. 

And  melt  and  change  this  heart  of  mine. 

375  1st  P.  M.  G  Zi;2fs  8s. 

Faith  implored. 

FATHEE  of  Jesus  Clirist,  the  Just, 
My  Friend  and  Advocate  with  thee. 
Pity  a  soul  that  fain  would  trust 

In  him  who  lived  and  died  for  me : 
But  only  thou  canst  make  him  known, 
And  in  "my  heart  reveal  thy  Son. 
2  If,  drawn  by  thine  alluring  grace, 

My  want  of  living  faith  I  feel ; 
Show  me  in  Christ  thy  smiling  face, — 

What  flesh  and  blood  can  ne'er  reveal : 
Thy  co-eternal  Son  display, 
And  speak  my  darkness  into  day. 


PENITENTIAL.  227 

S  The  gift  unspeakable  impart : 

Cominand  the  light  of  faith  to  shine — 

To  shine  in  my  dark,  drooping  heart — 
And  fill  me  with  the  life  divine : 

Now  bid  the  new  creation  be  ; 

0  God,  let  there  be  faith  in  me ! 

376  CM. 

To  God  all  things  are  possible. 

OTHAT  thou  wouldst  the  heavens  rend, 
In  majesty  come  down, — 
Stretch  out  thine  arm  omnipotent, 
And  seize  me  for  thine  own. 

2  Descend,  and  let  thy  lightnings  burn 

The  stubble  of  thy  foe ; 
My  sins  o'erturn,  o'erturn,  overturn, 

And  make  the  mountains  flow. 

8  Thou  my  impetuous  spirit  guide, 
And  curb  my  headstrong  will ;  ^ 

Thou  only  canst  drive  back  the  tide, 
And  bid  the  sim  stand  still, 

4  "What  though  I  cannot  break  my  chain, 

Or  e'er  throw  off  my  load  ; 
The  things  impossible  to  men, 

Are  possible  to  God. 

377  c.  M. 

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IS  there  a  thing  too  hard  for  thee, 
Almighty  Lord  of  all ; 
Whose  threat'ning  looks  dry  up  the  sea, 

And  make  the  mountains  fall  ? 
2  "Who,  who  shall  in  thy  presence  stand, 

And  match  Omnipotence  ? 
Ungrasp  the  hold  of  thy  right  hand, 
Or  pluck  the  sinner  thence  ? 


228  PENITENTIAL. 

3  Sworn  to  destroy,  let  earth  assail; 
Nearer  to  save  thou  art ; 

Stronger  than  all  die  powers  of  hell, 
And  greater  than  my  heart. 

4  Lo !  to  the  hills  I  -ift  mme  eye ; 
Thy  promised  aid  I  claim : 

Father  of  mercies,  glorify 
Thy  favourite  Jesus'  name. 

5  Salvation  in  that  name  is  found, 
Balm  of  my  grief  and  care  ; 

A  medicine  for  every  wound, — 
All,  all  I  want  is  there. 

378  s.  M. 

The,  Itedeemtr''8  tears. 

DID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep, 
And  ghall  our  cheeks  be  dry? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears 
The  woud'ring  angels  see; 

Be  thou  astonish'd,  0  my  soul ; 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept  that  we  might  weep ; 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear : 

In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found. 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

oyg  12th  P.  M.  76,  76,  78,  76. 

HumiLily  and  contrition. 

JESrS,  let  thy  pitying  eye 
Call  back  a  wancVring  sheep ; 
False  to  thee,  like  Peter,  I 

Woidd  fain  like  Peter  weep. 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restored ; 

On  me  be  all  long-sutf' ring  shown ; 
Turn,  and  look  vipon  me,  Lord, 
And  break  mv  neart  of  stone. 


PENITENTIAL.  229 

2  Saviour,  Prince,  eutlironed  above, 
Eepentance  to  impart, 

Give  me,  through  thy  dying  love, 

The  humble,  contrite  heart: 
Giv'e  what  I  have  long  implored, 

A  portion  of  thy  grief  unknown : 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  lieart  of  stone. 

3  For  thine  own  compassion's  sake, 
The  gracious  wonder  show ; 

Cast  my  sins  behind  thy  back, 

And  wash  mo  white  as  snow : 
If  thy  bowels  now  are  stirr'd, 

If  now  I  do  myself  bemoan, 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 


380  12th  P.  M.  76,  76,  78,  76. 

Continued. — The  heart  hroken. 

SAVIOUR^  see  rae  from  above. 
Nor  sufler  me  to  die ; 
Life,  and  happiness,  and  love, 
Drop  from  thy  gracious  eye : 
Speak  the  reconciling  word, 

"And  let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Look,  as  when  thine  eye  pursued 

The  first  apostate  man, — 
Saw  him  weltVing  m  his  blood, 

And  bade  him  rise  again : 
Speak  my  paradise  restored ; 

Eedeem  me  by  thy  grace  alone : 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 

And  break  my  neart  of  stone. 


230  PENITENTIAL. 

3  Look,  as  when  thy  hanguid  eye 

"Was  closed  that  we  might  live  ; 
Father,  (at  the  point  to  die 

My  Saviour  pray'd,)  forgive ! 
Surely  with  that  ^ying  word 

He  turns,  and  looks,  and  cries, — 'Tis  done  ! 
O,  my  bleeding,  loving  Lord, 

Thou  break'st  my  heart  of  stone. 

381  CM. 

Determined  importunity. 

BECAUSE  for  me  the  Saviour  prays, 
And  pleads  his  death  for  me, 
God  hath  vouchsafed  a  longer  space, 
And  spared  the  barren  tree. 

2  Time  to  repent  thou  dost  bestow ; 
Now,  Lord,  the  power  impart, 

And  let  mine  eyes  with  tears  o'erflow, 
And  break  my  stubborn  heart. 

3  I  now  from  all  my  sins  would  turn. 
To  my  atoning  God ; 

And  look  on  him  I  pierced,  and  mourn. 
And  feel  the  sprinkled  blood : — 

4  "Would  nail  my  passions  to  the  cross, 
Where  my  Kedeemer  died; 

And  all  things  else  account  but  loss 
For  Jesus  crucified. 

5  Giver  of  penitential  pain. 
Before  thy  cross  I  lie ; 

In  grief  determined  to  remain 
Till  thou  thy  blood  apply. 

6  Forgiveness  on  my  conscience  seal; 
Bestow  thy  promised  rest ; 

With  purest  love  thy  servant  fill, 
And  number  with  the  blest. 


PENITENTIAL.  231 

382  s.  M. 

Hardness  ofheart  lamented. 

OTHAT  I  could  revere 
My  much  offended  God ; 
0  that  I  could  but  stand  in  fear 

Of  thy  afflicting  rod ! 
2  If  mercy  cannot  draw, 

Thou  by  thy  threat' nings  move ; 
And  keep  an  abject  soul  m  awe, 

That  will  not  yield  to  love. 
S  Let  me  with  horror  fly 

From  every  sinful  snare ; 
Nor  longer,  in  my  Judge's  eye, 

My  Judge's  anger  dare. 

4  Thou  great,  tremendous  God, 
The  conscious  awe  impart ; 

The  grace  be  now  on  me  bestow' d, — 
The  tender,  fleshly  heart- 

5  For  Jesus'  sake  alone, 
The  stony  heart  remove ; 

And  melt  at  last,  0  melt  me  down, 
Into  the  mould  of  love. 

383  6th  P.  M.  6  Ziw«s  7s. 

The  Piiblican''s  prayer. 

SAVIOUK,  Prince  of  Israel's  race, 
Save  me ; — from  thy  lofty  throne 
Give  the  sweet  relenting  grace ; 

Soften  this  obdurate  stone ; — 
Stone  to  flesh,  O  God,  convert; 
Cast  a  look,  and  break  my  heart  I 
2  By  thy  Spirit,  Lord,  reprove; 

All  mine  inmost  sins  reveal ; 
Sins  against  thy  light  and  love, 

Let  me  see,  and  let  me  feel; 
Sins  that  crucified  my  Lord, — 
Spilt  again  thy  precious  blood. 


232  PENITENTIAL. 

3  Jesus,  seek  thy  wand'ring  sheep ; 
Make  me  restless  to  return ; 

Bid  me  look  on  thee,  and  weep, 

Bitterly  as  Peter  mourn : 
Till  I  say,  by  grace  restored, — 
Now,  thou  know'st,  I  love  thee,  Lord. 

4  Might  I  in  thy  si^ht  appear 
As  the  publican  distressed; 

Stand,  not  daring  to  draw  near; 

Smite  on  my  unworthy  breast; 
Groan  the  sinner's  only  plea, — 
God  be  merciful  to  me  ! 

5  O  remember  me  for  good: 
Passing  through  the  mortal  vale, 

Show  me  the  atoning  blood : 

When  my  strength  and  spirits  fail, 
Give  my  fainting-  soul  to  see 
Jesus  crucified  lor  me. 


384  c.  M. 

Godly  sorrow. 

OFOR  that  tenderness  of  heart 
Which  lx>W3  before  the  Lord, 
Acknowledging  how  just  thou  art, 

And  trembling  at  thy  word ; 
O  for  those  humble,  contrite  tears, 

Which  from  repentance  flow; 
That  conHciousness  of  guilt,  which  fears 
The  long -suspended  blow, 

2  Saviour,  to  me,  in  pity,  give 

The  sensible  disstress ; 
The  pledge  thou  wilt  at  last  receive, 

And  bid  me  die  in  peace: 
Wilt  from  the  dreadful  day  remove, 

Before  the  evil  come; 
My  spirit  hide  with  saints  above, — 

My  body,  in  the  tomb. 


PENITENTIAL.  233 

385  4t]i  p.  M.  8S6,  886. 

Langicishing  for  deliverance. 

0  CONQUER  this  rebellions  will  t 
Willing  thou  art,  and  ready  still ; 
Thy  help  is  always  nigh: 
The  hardness  from  my  heart  remove, 
And  give  me,  Lord,  0  give  me  love, 
Or  at  thy  feet  I  die. 

2  To  thee  I  lift  my  mournful  eye  : 
Why  am  I  thus  ?    O  tell  me  why 

I  cannot  love  my  God. 
The  hindrance  must  be  all  in  me  : 
It  cannot  in  my  Saviour  be; — 

Witness  that  streaming  blood. 

8  It  cost  thy  blood  my  heart  to  win, 
To  buy  me  from  the  power  of  sin, 

And  make  me  love  again : 
Come,  then,  my  Lord,  thy  right  assert ; 
Take  to  thysell  my  rausom'd  heart, 

Nor  bleed  nor  die  in  vuhi. 

386  L.iL 

Deprecating  eternal  death. 

FATHER,  if  I  may  call  thee  so, 
Regard  my  fearful  heart's  desire ; 
Remove  this  load  of  ^ilty  wo. 
Nor  let  me  in  my  sins  expire. 

2  I  tremble,  lest  the  wrath  divine, 
Which  bruises  now  my  wretched  sonl, 

Should  bruise  this  wretched  soul  of  mine 
Long  as  eternal  ages  roll. 

3  I  deprecate  that  death  alone, — 
That  endless  banishment  from  thee  ; 

O  save,  and  give  me  to  thy  Son, 
Who  sufFcrM,  wept,  and  bled  for  me. 


234  PENITENTIAL. 

387  nth  P.  M.  76,  76,  77,  76. 
Self-abasement. 

GEACIOUS  God,  my  sins  forgive ; 
Thy  Spirit  now  impart ; 
Then  shall  I  in  thee  believe 
With  all  my  lovuig  heart : 
Always  unto  Jesus  look, — 

Him  in  heavenly  glory  see, 
Who  to  save  me  undertook, 
And  ever  prays  for  me. 

2  Grace,  in  answer  to  his  prayer, 
Fulness  of  ^race  hestow ; 

That  I  may  with  zealous  care 

Perform"  thy  wiU  below ; 
Eooted  in  humility, 

Still  in  every  state  resign' d, — 
Plant,  Almighty  Lord,  in  mo 

A  meek  and  lowly  mind. 

3  Poor  and  vile  in  mine  own  eyes, 
With  self-abasing  shame 

Still  I  would  myself  despise, 

And  magnify  thy  name. 
Thee  let  every  creature  bless  ; 

Praise  alone  to  God  be  given ; 
God  alone  deserves  the  praise 

Of  all  in  eaith  and  heaven. 

388  7th  P.  M.  8  Zi;i€5  78. 
The  only  Refttge. 

JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul. 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high ; 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 
TUl  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
O  receive  my  soul  at  last. 


PENITENTIAL.  235 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none ; 

Hangs  my  nelpless  soul  on  thee : 
Leave,  0  leave  me  not  alone  ; 

Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd ; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  'bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

8  Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want : 

More  than  all  in  thee  I  find : 
Eaise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name ; 

I  am  aU  unrighteousness ; 
False,  and  full  of  sin  I  am ; 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, — 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin : 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound ; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art ; 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee : 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart ; 

Eise  to  all  eternity. 


389  L.  M. 

Seeking  deliverance  a^id  rest. 

AWAKED  from  sin's  delusive  sleep, 
My  heavy  guilt  I  feel,  and  weep : 
Beneath  a  weight  of  woes  oppress'a, 

1  come  to  thee,  my  Lord,  for  rest. 

2  Now,  from  thy  throne  of  grace  above, 
Look  down  upon  my  soul  in  love ; — 
That  smile  shall  sweeten  all  my  pain, 
And  make  my  soul  rejoice  again. 


236  PENITENTIAL. 

3  By  thy  divine,  transforming  power, 
My  ruin'd  nature  now  restore ; 
And  let  my  life  and  temper  shine, 
In  blest  resemblance,  Lord,  to  thme. 

390  1st  P.  M.  6  ?m^«  8s. 

The  mourner  tlessed. 

JESUS,  if  still  the  same  thou  art, 
If  all  thy  promises  are  sure. 
Set  up  thy  kingdom  in  my  heart. 

And  make  me  rich,  for  \  am  poor : 
To  me  be  all  thy  treasures  given, — 
The  kmgdom  of  an  inward  heaven. 
2  Tliou  hast  pronounced  the  mourner  blest, 

And  lo !  for  thee  I  ever  mourn ; 
I  cannot,  no,  I  will  not  rest. 

Till  thou,  my  only  rest,  return ; 
Till  thou,  the  Prince  of  peace,  appear, 
And  I  receive  the  Comforter. 
S  Where  is  the  blessedness  bestowM 

On  all  that  hunger  after  thee  ? 

1  hunger  now,  I  thirst  for  God ; 
See  the  poor  fainting  sinner,  see ; 

And  satisfy  with  endless  peace. 
And  fill  me  with  thy  righteousness. 

391  CM. 

Pleading  the  •promises. 

MEECY  alone  can  meet  my  case ; 
For  mercy,  Lord,  I  cry : 
Jesus,  Eedeemer,  show  thy  face 
In  mercy,  or  I  die : — 

2  I  perish,  and  my  doom  were  just; 
But  wilt  thou  leave  me  ? — No : 

I  hold  thee  fast,  my  hope,  my  trust ; 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 


PENITENTIAL.  23T 

3  Still  sure  to  me  thy  promise  stands, 
And  ever  must  abide : 

Behold  it  written  on  thy  hands, 
And  graven  in  thy  side. 

4  To  this,  this  only  will  I  cleave  ; 
Thy  word  is  all  'my  plea ; 

That  word  is  truth,  and  I  believe: — 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me. 

392  CM. 

Prisoner  of  hope. 

LET  the  redeem' d  give  thanks  and  praise 
To  a  forgiving  God ; 
My  feeble  voice  t  cannot  raise. 
Till  wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood : — 

2  Till,  at  thy  coming  from  above, 
My  mountain  sin  depart, 

And  fear  give  place  to  filial  love, 
And  peace  o'erflow  my  heart. 

3  Pris'ner  of  hope,  I  still  attend 
The'  appearance  of  my  Lord, 

These  endless  doubts  and  fears  to  end, 
And  speak  my  soul  restored : — 

4  Restored  by  reconciling  grace ; 
With  present  pardon  blest; 

And  fitted  by  true  holiness 
For  my  eternal  rest. 

5  The  peace  which  man  can  ne'er  conceive. 
The  love  and  joy  unknown. 

Now,  Father,  to"  thy  servant  give, 
And  claim  me  for  thine  own. 

6  My  God,  in  Jesus  pacified, 
My  God,  thyself  declare  ; 

And  draw  me"  to  his  open  side, 
And  plunge  the  sinner  there. 


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238  PENITENTIAL. 

393  s.  M. 

Deprecating  tTie  wrath  to  come. 

THOU  that  wouldst  not  have 
One  "UTetched  sinner  die  ; 
"Who  diedst  thyself,  my  soul  to  save 

From  endless  misery : — 
Show  me  the  way  to  shun 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe : 
That  when  thou  comest  on  thy  throne, 

I  may  with  joy  appear. 
2  Thou  art  thyself  the  Way ; 

Thyself  in  me  reveal ; 
So  shall  I  spend  my  life's  short  day, 

Obedient  to  thy  will : 
So  shall  I  love  my  God, 

Because  he  first  loved  me ; 
And  praise  thee  in  thy  bright  abode, 

To  all  eternit)-. 

394  c.  M. 

The  Sun  of  rlghteoumesis. 

OSUN  of  rinrhteonsness,  arise 
With  healing  in  thy  wing ; 
To  my  diseased,  my  fainting  soul, 

Life  and  salvation  bring. 
2  These  clouds  of  pride  and  sin  dispel, 

Ey  thy  all-piercing  beam : 
Lighten  mine  eyes  with  faith ;  my  heart 

With  holy  hope  inflame. 
S  My  mind,  by  thy  all-quick'nir^  power, 

From  low  desires  set  free ; 
Unite  my  scattered  thoughts,  and  fix 

My  love  entire  on  thee. 
4  Father,  thy  long-lost  son  receive ; 

Saviour,  thy  purchase  own ; 
Blest  Comforter,  with  peace  and  joy 

Thy  new-made  creature  crown. 


PENITENTIAL.  239 

5  Eternal,  undivided  Lord, 

Co-equal  One  in  Three, — 
On  thee  all  faith,  all  hope  be  placed ; 

All  love  be  paid  to  thee. 

gg^  6th  P.  M.  6  lines  7s. 

Help,  or  I  perish. 

BY  thy  birth,  and  by  thy  tears ; 
By  thy  human  griefs  and  fears ; 
By  thy  conflict  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  power, — 
Saviour,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 
Saviour,  help  me,  or  I  die. 
2  By  the  tenderness  that  wept 
O'er  the  grave  where  Laz'rus  slept; 
By  the  bitter  tears  that  flow'd 
Over  Salem's  lost  abode, — 
Saviour,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 
Saviour,  help  me,  or  I  die. 
8  By  thy  lonely  hour  of  prayer ; 
By  the  fearful  conflict  there ; 
By  thy  cross  and  dying  cries ; 
By  thy  one  great  sacrifice, — 
Saviour,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 
Saviour,  help  me-,  or  I  die* 
4  By  thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave  ; 
By  thy  power  tlie  lost  to  save ; 
By  thy  nigh,  majestic  throne  ; 
By  the  empire  aii  thine  o-\vn,— ^ 
Saviour,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 
Saviour,  help  me,  or  I  die. 

396  CM. 

Eumtle  and  earnest  entreaties. 

HE AE,  gracious  God,  my  humble  prayer ; 
To  thee  I  breathe  my  sighs; 
When  will  the  cheering  morn  appear  ? 
And  when  my  joys  arise  ? 


240  PENITENTIAL. 

2  My  God !  O  could  I  make  the  claim — 

My  Father,  and  my  Friend ; 
And  call  thee  mine,  oy  every  name 

On  which  thy  saints  depend ; — 

5  By  every  name  of  power  and  love, 

I  would  thy  grace  entreat ; 
Nor  should  my  humble  hopes  remove, 

Nor  leave  thy  mercy-seat, 

4  Yet,  though  my  soul  in  darkness  mourns, 
Thy  word  is  all  my  stay ; 

Here  would  I  rest  till  light  returns : 
Thy  presence  makes  my  day, 

5  Speak,  Lord,  and  bid  celegtial  peaco 
Eelieve  my  aching  heart; 

O  make  my  heavy  sorrows  cease, 
And  all  the  gloom  depart. 

6  Then  shall  my  drooping  spirit  rise, 
And  bless  thy  healing  rays  ; 

And  change  these  deep^  complaining  sighsi 
For  songs  of  sabred  praise, 

397  s.  M. 

ffwmble  confeeeion. 

IN  sorrow  I  lament, 
Before  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent,— 
My  vile  ingratitude. 

2  Ne'er  was  a  heart  more  base 
And  false  tlian  mine  has  been ; 

More  faithless  to  its  promises, — 
More  prone  to  every  sin. 

3  How  long.  Lord,  shall  I  feel 

,    These  struggles  in  my  breast? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  wilJ, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest  ? 


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PENITENTIAL.  241 

4  Break  thou,  O  break  the  charm, 
And  set  the  captive  free : 

Eeveal,  great  God,  thy  mighty  arm, 
And  liaste  to  rescue  me. 

398  L.  M. 

Condemned,  bid  pleading  the  promisee. 

SHOW  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord,  forgive ; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live. 
Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  m  thee  ? 
2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  don't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace ; 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound, — 
So  let  thy  pard'ning  love  be  found- 

5  O  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  oflfences  pain  my  eyes. 

4  My  lips  vrith  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace ; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgments  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemn'd,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  miist  pronounce  thee  just,  in  death ; 

And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 
Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hov'ring  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, — 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

399  c.  M. 

Sel/locUTied;  Christ  exalted. 

0  COULD  I  lose  myself  in  thee. 
Thou  depth  of  mercy  prove, — 
Tliou  vast,  unfathomable  sea 
tjrf  unexhausted  love. 
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242  PENITENTIAL. 

2  My  liumbled  soul,  when  thou  art  near, 

In  dust  and  ashes  lies : 
How  shall  a  sinful  worm  appear, 

Or  meet  thy  purer  eyes? 
S  I  loathe  myself  when  God  I  see. 

And  into  nothing  fall ; 
Content  if  thou  exalted  be, 

And  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

400  s.M. 

The  only  expiation. 

PROSTRATE  at  Jesus'  feet, 
A  guilty  rebel  lies  ; 
And  upward  to  the  mercy-^eat, 

Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 
2  Will  justice  frown  me  hence  ? 

Stay,  Lord,  the  vengeful  storm; 
Forbid  it,  that  Omnipotence 

Should  crush  a  feeble  worm. 
8  If  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should,  from  both  my  weeping  eyes, 

In  ceaseless  currents  flow. 

4  But  tears  I  will  not  plead 
To  expiate  my  guilt ; 

No  tears  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed,- 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows.  Lord  I 
And  all  my  sins  forgive ; 

Then  justice  will  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

401  c.  M. 

Knocking  at  the  door  ofnwrcy. 

LOED,  at  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie, 
And  knock  at  mercy's  door ; 
With  heavy  heart,  and  downcast  eye. 
Thy  favour  we  implore. 


PENITENTIAL.  243 

2  Without  thy  grace,  "we  sink  oppress'd, 

Down  to  the  gates  of  hell ; 
O  give  our  troubled  spirits  rest, — 

Our  gloomy  fears  dispel. 
8  'Tis  mercy,  mercy,  now  we  plead; 

Let  thy  compassion  move ; 
Mercy,  that  led  thee  once  to  bleed, 

In  tenderness  and  love. 

4  In  mercy,  now,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
O  God,  our  sins  forgive ; 

Thy  grace  our  stubborn  hearts  can  break, 
And,  breaking,  bid  us  live. 

402  5t'i\F.M.4t  lines  7s. 

With  Thee  there  is  mercy. 

SOV'EEIGN  Euler,  Lord  of  all, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
Hear,  0  hear,  my  ardent  cry, — 
Frown  not,  lest  "t  faint  and  die. 
2  Vilest  of  the  sons  of  men, — 
"Worst  of  rebels  I  have  been ; 
Oft  abused  thee  to  thy  face, — 
Trampled  on  thy  richest  grace. 

5  Justly  might  thy  vengeful  dart 
Pierce  this  bleeding,  broken  heart  ;— 
Justly  might  thy  kindled  ire 

Send  me  to  eternal  fire. 
4  But  with  thee  is  mercy  found, — 
Balm  to  heal  my  every  wound ; 
Soothe,  0  soothe  this  troubled  breast, — 
Give  the  weary  wand'rer  rest. 

^03  5th  P.  M.  4  liTies  7s. 

Mercy  for  the  chief  of  sinners. 

DEPTH  of  mercy  1  can  there  be 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me  ? 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear  ? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare  ? 


244  PENITENTIAL. 

2  I  have  long  -withstood  his  grace ; 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  face ; 
Would  not  hearken  to  his  calls ; 
Grieved  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 
S  Now  incline  me  to  repent ; 
Let  me  now  my  sins  lament ; 
Now  my  foul  revolt  deplore, 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more, 

4  Kindled  his  relentings  are ; 
Me  he  now  delights  to  spare ; 
Cries,  How  shall  I  give  tliee  up  ? — 
Lets  the  Ufted  thunder  drop. 

.5  There  for  me  the  Sa\iour  stands ; 
Shows  his  wounds,  and  spreads  his  hands ; 
God  is  love !  I  know,  I  feel ; 
Jesus  weeps,  and  loves  me  still. 


404  c.  M. 

Unwearied  earnestness. 

FATHER,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee ; 
No  other  help  I  know : 
If  thou  withdraw  thyself  from  me, 
Ah !  whither  shall  I  go  ? 

2  What  did  thine  only  Son  endure, 
Before  I  drew  my  breath ! 

What  pain,  what  labour,  to  secure 
My  soul  from  endless  death ! 

3  O  Jesus,  could  I  this  believe, 
I  now  should  feel  thy  power; 

And  all  my  wants  thou  wouldst  relieve. 
In  this  accepted  hour. 

4  Author  of  faith  !  to  thee  I  lift 
My  weary,  longing  eyes  : 

O  let  me  now  receive  that  gift, — 
My  soul  without  it  dies. 


PENITENTIAL.  245 

5  Surely  thou  canst  not  let  me  die ; 
0  speak,  and  I  shall  live ' 

And  here  1  will  unwearied  lie, 
Till  thou  thy  Spirit  give. 

6  How  would  my  fainting  soul  rejoice, 
Could  I  but  see  thy  face  ; 

Now  let  me  hear  thy  quick'ning  voice. 
And  taste  thy  pard'ning  grace. 


405  12th  P.  M.  76,  76,  78,  76. 

Seeking  refuge  in  the  Mood  of  the  Lamb. 

GOD  of  my  salvation,  hear. 
And  help  me  to  believe ; 
Simply  do  I  now  draw  near. 

Thy  blessing  to  receive. 
FuU  of  guilt,  alas  !  I  am. 

But  to  thj  wounds  for  refuge  flee: 
Friend  of  smners,  spotless  Lamb, 
Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

2  Standing  now  as  newly  slain, 

To  thee  I  lift  mine  eye ; 
Balm  of  all  my  grief  and  pain. 

Thy  blood  is  always  nigh. 
Now  as  yesterday  the  same 

Thou  art,  and  wilt  forever  be : 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

8  No  good  word,  or  work,  or  thought, 

Bring  I  to  buy  thy  grace ; 
Pardon  I  accept,  unbought,-— 

Thy  proffer  I  embrace. 
Coming  as  at  first  I  came, 

To  take,  and  not  bestow  on  thee : 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 


246  PENITENTIAL. 

406  ""■  ^- 

Pleading  His  gracious  name. 

LORD,  I  approach  the  mercy-seat, 
Where  thou  dost  answer  prayer ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  thy  feet,— 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thv  promise  is  my  only  plea ; 
With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 

Thou  callest  burden' d  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  0  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 
Bv  Satan  sorely  press'd ; 

By  wars  without,  and  fears  within, 
'I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place ; 
That,  shelter'd  near  thy  side, 

1  may  rejoice  in_  Jesus'  grace,— 
In  Jesus  crucified. 

5  O,  wondrous  love ! — to  bleed  and  die, 
To  bear  the  cross  and  shame. 

That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 

407  L.  M. 

The  sceptre  of  IBs  lore. 

JESTJS,  whose  glory's  streaming  rays, 
Though  duteous  to  thy  hio:h  command, 
Not  seraphs  view  with  open  face, 
But  veil'd  before  thy  presence  stand:  — 

2  How  Bhall  weak  eyes  of  flesh,  weigh'd  down 
With  sin,  and  dini  with  eiTor's  night, 

Dare  to  behold  thy  awful  throne, 
Or  view  thy  unapproached  light? 

3  Thy  golden  sceptre  from  above 

Eeach  forth:  lo !  my  whole  heart  I  bow; 
Say  to  my  soul, — Thou  art  my  love, — 
My  chosen  'midst  ten  thousand,  thou. 


PENITENTIAL.  247 

4  0  Jesus,  full  of  grace !  the  sighs 
Of  a  sick  heart  with  pity  view ; 

Hark,  how  my  silence  speaks,  and  cries, — 
;Mercy,  thou  God  of  mercy,  show ! 

408  L.  >L 

The  only  plea. 

JESUS,  the  sinner's  friend,  to  thee, 
Lost  and  undone,  for  aid  I  flee ; 
Weary  of  earth,  myself,  and  sin : 
Open  thine  arms,  and  take  me  in. 

2  Pity  and  heal  my  sin-sick  soul: 
■'TIS  tliou  alone  canst  make  me  wnole; 
Dark,  till  in  me  thine  image  shine, 
And  lost,  I  am,  till  thou  art  mine. 

3  At  last  I  own  it  cannot  be 
That  I  should  fit  myself  for  thee : 
Here,  then,  to  thee  I  all  resign; 
Thine  is  the  work,  aiid  only  thine. 

4  What  shall  I  say  thy  grace  to  move  i? 
Lord,  I  am  sin, — but  thou  art  love : 

1  give  up  every  plea  beside, — 
Lord,  I  am  lost — but  thou  Imst  died. 

409  6th  P.  M.  6  Zme*  73. 

Clinging  to  the  cross. 
T)  OCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Xi  Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  wounded  side  which  flow'd. 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, — 
Save  from  \\Tath  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Could  my  tears  forever  flow, — 
Ck)uld  my  zeal  no  languor  know, — 
These  for  sin  could  not  atone ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone: 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring ; 
Simply  to  the  cross  I  cling. 


248  PENITENTIAL. 

8  "While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my^  eyes  shall  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, — 
Eock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

410  6th  P.  M.  6  ?i?»^  7s. 
N'ow  is  fhe  day  of  salvation. 

¥HT  not  now,  my  God,  my  God? 
Keady  if  thou  always  art, 
Make  in  rne  thy  mean  abode, — 
Take  possession  of  my  heart : 
If  thou  canst  so  greatly' bow, 
Friend  of  sinners,  why  not  now  ? 

2  God  of  love,  in  this  thy  day. 

For  thyself  to  thee  I  cry ; 
Dying, — ^^Lf  thou  still  delay, 

'Must  I  not  forever  die  ? 
Enter  now  thy  poorest  home  : 
Now,  my  utmost  Saviour,  come. 

411  4th  P.  M.  885,  885. 
Pleading  fhe  Saviour^s  vicctrioua  saet^Jice. 

PROSTRATE,  with  eyes  of  faith,  I  seo 
My  Saviour  nail'd  upon  the  tree. 
For  me  a  victim  made ; 
Himself  presenting  to  the  skies 
The  grand  vicarious  sacrifice, 
And  on  the  altar  laid. 

2  Well  pleasing  to  our  God  above, 
His  sacrifice  of  life  and  love 

I  plead  before  the  throne : 
Father^  a  prodigal  receive. 
And  bid  a  pardon'd  rebel  live, — 

The  purcnase  of  thy  Son. 


PENITENTIAL.  249 

412  4th  p.  M.  886,  886. 

Pleading  the  saerificial  death  of  Christ. 

OLAMB  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 
I  plead  with  thee,  my  suit  to  gain, — 
I  plead  what  thou  hast  done : 
Didst  thou  not  die  the  death  for  me  ? 
Jesus,  remember  Calvary, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Eeceive  the  purchase  of  thy  blood, 
My  Friend  and  Advocate  with  God, — 

"My  ransom  and  my  peace : 
My  Surety !  thou  my  debt  hast  paid, 
Eor  all  my  sins  atonement  made, — 

The  Lord  my  righteousness. 

3  0  let  thy  Spirit  shed  abroad 
The  love  of  my  redeemii^  Grod, 

In  this  cold  heart  of  mine : 
O  might  He  now  descend,  and  rest 
Forever  in  this  troubled  breast, 

And  keep  me  ever  thine. 

413  L.M. 

The  sacrifice  of  a  broken  Jieart. 

THOUGH  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford ; 
And  let  a  wretcli  come  near  thy  throne 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 
Thou  God  of  grace,  wilt  thon  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice  ? 

S  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And"  owns  the  dreadful  sentence  just : 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  a  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 


250  PENITENTIAL. 

414  CM. 

Looking  unto  Jesus. 

THOU  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 
To  thee  I  humbly  pray ; 
O  heal  me  of  my  grief  and  pain, — 

And  take  my  sins  away. 
Now  from  this  bondage,  Lord,  release, 

And  give  the  wand'rer  rest: 
Eedeemer,  Saviour,  seal  my  peace, 
And  take  me  to  thy  breast. 

2  Thou  wilt  not  cast  a  sinner  out, 
"Who  humbly  comes  to  thee  ; 

Mv  gracious  Lord,  I  cannot  doubt 

'Thy  mercy  is  for  me : 
O  let  me  now  obtain  the  grace, 

And  find  my  long-sought  rest: 
Eedeemer,  Saviour,  sealrny  peace, 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast. 

3  Mere  worldly  good  I  do  not  want; 
Be  that  to  others  given : 

While  only  for  thy  love  I  pant, 

My  all  in  earth  or  heaven: 
This  is  the  crown  I  fain  would  seize, — 

With  which  I  would  be  blest : 
Eedeemer,  Saviour,  seal  my  peace, 

And  take  me  to  thv  breast. 

415  12th  P.  M.  76,  76,  78,  76. 

Wretched,  and  poor,  and  bliiid,  and  naked. 

WEETCHED,  helpless,  and  distress'd, 
Ahl  whither  shalll  fly  ? 
Ever  gasping  efter  rest, — 
^I  camiot  find  it  nigh: 
Naked,  sick,  and  poor,  and  blind, — 

Fast  bound  in  sin  and  misery,— 
Friend  of  sinners,  let  me  find 
Mj  help,  my  all  in  thee. 


PENITENTIAL.  251 

2  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
In  thee  is  all  I  want ; 

Be  the  wand'rer's  resting-place, — 

A  cordial  to  the  faint: 
Make  me  rich,  for  I  am  poor ; 

In  thee  may  I  my  Eden  find ; 
To  the  dying,  health  restore, 

And  eye-sight  to  the  blind. 

3  Clothe  me.  Lord,  with  holiness, 
"With  meek  humility ; 

Put  on  me  that  glorious  dress, — 

Endue  ray  soul  with  thee : 
Let  thine  image  be  restored ; 

Thy  name  and  nature  let  me  prove ; 
With  thy  fulness  fill  me,  Lord, 

And  perfect  me  in  love. 


416  CM. 

The  conquering  love  ofJestis. 

OTHAT  I  could  my  Lord  receive, 
Who  did  the  world  redeem ; 
Who  gave  his  life  that  I  might  live 
A  me  couceal'd  in  him. 

2  O  that  I  could  the  blessing  prove, — 
My  heart's  extreme  desire ; 

Live  happy  in  my  Saviour's  love, 
And  in  his  arms  expire. 

3  Mercy  I  ask  to  seal  my  peace. 
That,  kept  by  mercy's  power, 

I  may  from  every  evil  cease. 
And  never  grieve  thee  more. 

4  Now,  if  thy  gracious  will  it  be, 
E'en  now  my  sins  remove, 

And  set  my  soul  at  liberty 
By  thy  victorious  love. 


252  PENITENTIAL. 

417  L.M. 

Only  Jesus. 

WHEN,  gracious  Lord,  wlien  shall  it  be 
That  I  shall  find  my  all  in  thee? 
The  fulness  of  thy  promise  prove, — 
The  seal  of  thine  eternal  love  ? 
2  A  poor  blind  child  I  wander  here, 
If  haply  I  may  feel  thee  near : 

0  dark !  dark !  dark  !  I  still  must  say, 
Amidst  the  blaze  of  gospel  day. 

8  Thee,  only  thee,  I  fain  would  find, 
And  cast  the  world  and  flesh  behind; 
Thou,  only  thou,  to  me  be  given, 
Of  all  thou  hast  in  earth  or  heaven. 
4  When  from  the  arm  of  flesh  set  free, 
Jesus,  my  soul  shall  fly  to  thee: 
Jesus,  when  I  have  lost  my  all, 

1  shall  upon  thy  bosom  fall. 

418  9.  M. 

Waiting  at  Vie  cross. 

FATHEE,  I  dare  believe 
Thee  merciful  and  true : 
Thou  wilt  my  guilty  soul  forgive, — 
My  fallen  soul  reiaew. 

2  Come,  then,  for  Jesus'  sake. 
And  bid  my  heart  be  clean ; 

An  end  of  all  my  troubles  make,— 
An  end  of  all  my  sin. 

3  I  cannot  wash  my  heart. 
But  by  believing  thee. 

And  waiting  for  thy  blood  to'  impart 
The  spotless  purity. 

4  While  at  thy  cross  I  lie, 
Jesus,  the  grace  bestow ; 

Now  thy  all-cleansing  blood  apply, 
And  1  am  white  as  snow. 


PENITENTIAL.  253 

419  lOth.'P.U.SUriesSs. 

B(wet  Lord,  or  I  perish. 


0 


JESUS,  in  pity  draw  near ; 


Come  quickly  to  help  a  lost  soul ; 
To  comfort  a  mourner,  appear. 

And  make  a  poor  penitent  whole : 
The  balm  of  thy  mercy  apply ; 

(Thou  seest  the  sore  anguish  I  feel ;) 
Save,  Lord,  or  I  perish,  I  die ; 

0  save,  or  I  sink  into  hell. 
2  I  sink,  if  thou  longer  delay 

Thy  pardoning  mercy  to  show : 
Come  quickly,  and  kindly  display 

The  power  of  thy  passion  below : 
By  all  thou  hast  done  for  my  sake, 

One  drop  of  thy  blood  I  implore ; 
Now,  now  let  it  touch  me,  and  make 

The  sinner — a  sinner  no  more. 

420  L.  M. 

Deprecating  tTie  withdrawal  of  the  Spirit. 

STAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 
Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite ; 
Nor  cast  the  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  steel'd  my  stubborn  heart. 
And  shaken  off  my  guilty  fears  ; 

And  vex'd,  and  urged  thee  to  depart, 
For  many  long  rebellious  years : 

3  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been, 
Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received ; 

Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved : 

4  Yet,  O !  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 
In  honour  of  my  great  High  Priest ; 

Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear 

To'  exclude  me  from  thy  people's  rest. 


254  PENITENTIAL. 

421  lOth  p.  M.  8  ?i«€«  8s. 

Ardent  desires  for  the  Spirit's  infiiiencei, 

COME,  holy,  celestial  Dove, 
To  visit  a  sorrowful  breast ; 
My  burden  of  guilt  to  remove, 

And  bring  me  assurance  and  rest. 
Thou  only  hast  power  to  relieve 

A  sinner  o'erwhelm'd  with  his  load; 
The  sense  of  acceptance  to  give, 
And  sprinkle  his  heart  with  the  blood. 

2  "With  me  if  of  old  thou  hast  strove, 
And  strangely  withheld  me  from  sin, 

And  tried,  by  the  lure  of  thy  love, 
My  worthless  affections  to  win ; 

The  work  of  thy  mercy  revive ; 
Thy  uttermost  mercy  exert ; 

And 'kindly  continue  to  strive, 
And  hold,  till  I  yield  thee  my  heart* 

3  Thy  call  if  I  ever  have  known, 
And  sigh'd  for  myself  to  get  free. 

And  groan' d  the  unspeakable  groan, 
And  long'd  to  be  happy  in  thee ; 

Fulfil  the  imperfect  desire ; 
Thy  peace  to  my  conscience  reveal ; 

The  sense  of  thy  lavour  inspire, 
And  give  me  my  pardon  to  feel. 

422  CM. 

TTie  surrender. 

HOW  oft  have  I  the  Spirit  grieved, 
Since  first  with  me  he  strove ; 
How  obstinately  disbelieved, 
And  trampled  on  his  love ! 
How  have  I  sinn'd  against  the  light ; 

Broken  from  his  embrace; 
And  would  not,  when  I  freely  might, 
Be  justified  by  grace. 


PENITENTUL.  255 

2  But  after  all  that  I  have  done 
To  drive  him  from  my  heart, 

The  Spirit  leaves  me  uot  alone, — 

He  cloth  not  yet  depart ; 
He  will  not  give  the  sinner  o'er ; 

Eeady  e'en  now  to  save, 
He  bids  me  come  as  heretofore, 

That  I  his  grace  may  have. 

3  I  take  thee  at  thy  gracious  word ; 
My  foolishness  I  mourn ; 

And  unto  my  redeeming  Lord, 

However  late,  I  turn  : 
Sa^dour,  I  yield,  I  yield  at  last ; 

I  hear  thy  speaking  blood; 
Myself,  with  all  my  sins,  I  cast 

On  my  atoning  God. 

423  GthT.U.  alines  7», 

The  lAght  of  Life. 

0  DISCLOSE  thy  lovely  face  ! 
Quicken  all  my  drooping  powers ; 
Gasps  my  fainting  soul  for  grace, 
As  a  thirsty  land  for  showers : 
Hasten,  Lord,  no  more  delay ; 
Come,  my  Saviour,  come  away. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 
Unaccompanied  by  thee ; 

Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  thy  mercy's  beams  I  see : 
Till  thou  inward  life  impart. 
Glad  my  eyes  and  warm  my  heart. 

3  Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine ; 
Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 

Fill  me,  Kadiancy  divine ; 
Scatter  all  my  unbelief: 
More  and  more  thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 


256  PENITENTIAL. 

424  s,  M. 

Groaning  for  ddicercmce. 

WHEN  shall  thy  love  constrain, 
And  force  me  to  thy  breast  ? 
When  shall  my  soul  return  ^am 
To  her  eternal  rest? 

2  Ah !  what  avail  my  strife, — 
My  wand'ring  tx)  and  fro  ? 

Thou  hast  the  words  of  endless  life : 
Ah !  whither  should  I  go  ? 

3  Thy  condescending  grace 
To  me  did  freely  move ; 

It  calls  me  still  to  seek  thy  face, 
And  stoops  to  ask  my  love. 

4  Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
I  groan  to  be  set  free ; 

1  fain  woiild  now  obey  the  call, 
And  give  up  all  for  thee. 

425  L.  M. 

Eope  springing  up. 

MY  soul  before  thee  prostrate  lies ;_ 
To  thee,  her  Source,  my  spirit  flies ; 
My  wants  I  mourn,  my  chains  I  see ; 
O  let  thy  presence  set  me  free. 

2  Jesus,  vouchsafe  my  heart  and  will 
With  thy  meek  lowliness  to  fill ; 

No  more  her  power  let  nature  boast, 
But  in  thy  will  may  mine  be  lost. 

5  Already  springing  hope  I  feel, — 
God  will  destroy  tlie  power  of  hell. 
And,  from  a  laud  of  wars  and  pain. 
Lead  me  where  peace  and  safety  reign, 
4  One  only  care  my  soul  shall  know, — 
Father,  all  thy  commands  to  do ; 

And  feel,  what  endless  years  shall  prove, 
That  thou,  my  Lord,  my  God,  art  love. 


PENITENTIAL.  257 

426  c.  M. 

struggling  into  liberty. 

JESUS  !  Eedeemer,  Saviour,  Lord, 
The  weary  sinner's  Frierid: 
Come  to  my  help,  pronounce  the  word, 
And  bid  my  troubles  end. 

2  Deliv'rance  to  my  soul  proclaim, 
And  life  and  liberty ; 

Shed  forth  the  virtue  of  thy  Name, 
And  Jesus  prove  to  me. 

3  Faith  to  be  heal'd  thou  know'st  I  have, 
For  thou  that  faith  hast  given; 

Thou  canst,  thou  wilt,  the  simier  save, 
And  make  me  meet  for  heaven. 

4  Thou  canst  o'crcome  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Thou  wilt  victorious  prove  ; 

For  everlasting  strength  is  thine, 
And  everlasting  love. 

427  s.M. 

Enxbracing  offered  mercy. 

OMY  offended  God  ! 
If  now  at  last  I  see 
That  I  have  trampled  on  thy  blood, 

And  done  despite  to  thee ; 
If  I  begin  to  wake 

Out  of  my  deadly  sleep ; 
Into  thine  arms  of  mercy  take, 
And  there  forever  keep. 

2  No  other  right  have  I, 

Than  what  the  world  may  claim ; 
And  all  may  to  their  God  draw  nigh. 

Through  faith  in  Jesus'  name ; 
Thy  death  hath  wrought  the  power 

Foi  every  sinful  soul ; 
That  all  may  know  the  gracious  hour, 

And  be  by  faith  made  whole. 
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258  PENITENTIAL. 

3  Thou  liast  for  sinners  died, 

That  all  might  come  to  God ; 
The  cov'nant  thou  hast  ratified, 

And  seal'd  it  with  thy  blood : 
Thou  haet  obtain' d  the  grace 

That  all  may  turn  and  live; 
And  now  thy  ofi'er  I  embrace, — 

Thy  mercy  I  receive. 

428  s.  M. 

Embracing  the  aU-sufficient  portion. 

AND  can  I  yet  delay 
My  little  all  to  give  ? 
To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away 
For  Jesus  to  receive  ? 

2  Nay,  but  I  yield,  I  yield ; 
I  can  hold  out  no  more : 

I  sink,  by  dying  love  compell'd, 
And  own  thee  conqueror. 

3  Though  late,  I  all  forsake ; 
My  friends,  my  all,  resign : 

Gracious  Eedeemer,  take,  0  take, 
And  seal  me  ever  thine. 

4  Come,  and  possess  me  whole, 
Nor  hence  again  remove ; 

Settle  and  fix  my  wav'ring  soul 
With  all  thy  weight  of  love. 

5  My  one  desire  be  this, — 
Thy  only  love  to  know ; 

To  seek  and  taste  no  other  bliss, — 
No  other  good  below. 

6  My  life,  my  portion  thou ; 
Thou  all-suflicient  art : 

My  hope,  my  heavenly  treasure,  now 
Enter,  and  heep  my  heart. 


PENITENTIAL.  259 

429  s.M. 

lAgM  dawning  upon  the  soul. 

OUT  of  the  depths  of  wo, 
To  thee,  0  Lord,  I  cry ; 
Darkness  surrounds  me,  but  I  know 
That  thou  art  ever  nigh. 

2  Humbly  on  thee  I  wait, 
Confessing  all  my  sin; 

Lord,  I  am  knocking  at  the  gate ; 
Open,  and  take  me  in. 

3  0  hearken  to  my  voice, — 
Give  ear  to  my  complaint ; 

Thou  bidd'st  the  mourning  soul  rejoice, 
Thou  comfortest  the  faint. 

4  Glory  to  God  above, — 
The  waters  soon  will  cease  ; 

For,  lo !  the  swift  returning  clove 
Brings  home  the  sign  of  peace. 

5  Though  storms  his  face  obscure, 
And  dangers  threaten  loud ; 

Jehovah's  covenant  is  sure, — 
His  bow  is  in  the  cloud. 

430  c.  M. 

The  returning  prodigal. 

THE  long-lost  son,  with  streaming  eyes, 
From  tolly  just  awake, 
Eeviews  his  wand'riugs  with  surprise ; 
His  heart  begins  to  break. 

2  I  starve,  he  cries,  nor  can  I  bear 
The  famine  in  this  land, 

While  servants  of  my  Father  share 
The  bounty  of  his  hand. 

3  With  deep  repentance  I'll  return, 
And  seek  my  Father's  face ; 

Unworthy  to  be  call'd  a  son, 
I'U  ask  a  servant's  place. 


260  PENITENTIAL. 

4  Far  off  the  Father  saw  him  move, — 
In  pensive  silence  mourn, — 

And  quickly  ran,  with  arms  of  love, 
To  welcome  his  return. 

5  Through  all  the  courts  the  tidings  flew, 
And  spread  the  joy  around  ; 

The  angels  tuned  their  harps  anew, — 
The  long-lost  son  is  found ! 


431  12th  P.  M.  76,  76,  78,  76. 

Saved  by  grace. 

LET  the  world  their  virtue  boast, — 
Their  works  of  righteousness  ; 
I,  a  wretch  undone  and  lost, 
Am  freely  saved  by  grace ; 
Other  title  I  disclaim ; 
This,  only  this,  is  all  my  plea : — 

1  the  chief  of  sinners  am, 
But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

2  Happy  they  whose  joys  abound 
Like  Jordan's  swelling  stream ; 

"Who  their  heaven  in  Christ  have  found, 

And  give  the  praise  to  him. 
Meanest  foll'wer  of  the  Lamb, 

His  steps  I  at  a  distance  see : — 
I  the  chief  of  sinners  am, 

But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

3  Jesus,  thou  for  me  hast  died, 
And  tliou  in  me  wilt  live ; 

I  shall  feel  thy  death  applied ; 

I  shall  thy  life  receive : 
Yet,  when  melted  in  the  flame 

Of  love,  this  shall  be  all  my  plea, — 
I  the  chief  of  sinners  am. 

But  Jesus  died  for  me. 


THE   CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 


JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH. 

432  11th  P.  M.  76,  76,  77,  76. 

The  righteousness  of  faith. 

OFT  I  in  my  heart  have  said, — 
Who  shall  ascend  on  high, 
Mount  to  Christ,  my  glorious  Head, 

And  bring  him  from  the  sky  ? 
Borne  on  contemplation's  wing, 
Surely  I  shall  nud  him  there, 
Where  the  angels  praise  their  King, 
And  gain  tlie  Morning  Star. 

2  Oft  I  in  my  heart  have  said, — 
Who  to  the  deep  shall  stoop. 

Sink  with  Christ  among  the  dead, 
From  thence  to  bring  him  up  ? 

Could  I  but  my  heart  prepare, 
By  unfeign'd  humility, 

Christ  would  quickly  enter  there, 
And  ever  dwell  in  me. 

3  But  the  righteousness  of  faith 
Hath  taught  me  better  things : 

Inward  turn  thine  eyes, — it  saith, 
While  Christ  to  me  it  brings : — 

Christ  is  ready  to  impart 
Life  to  all,  for  life  who  sigh: 

In  thy  mouth  and  in  thy  heart 
The  word  is  ever  nigh. 

433  L.  M. 

Tlie  Lord  our  righteoiisness. 

LET  not  the  wise  their  wisdom  boast, 
The  mighty  glory  in  their  might ; 
The  rich  in  flatt'ring  riches  trust, 
Which  take  their  everlasting  flight. 


262      JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH. 

2  The  rush  of  numerous  years  bears  down 
The  most  gigantic  strength  of  man  ; 

And  where  is  all  his  wisdom  gone, 
When,  dust,  he  turns  to  dust  again  ? 

3  One  only  gift  can  justify 

The  boasting  soul  that  knows  his  God; 
When  Jesus  doth  his  blood  apply, 
I  glory  in  his  sprinkled  blood. 

4  The  Lord  my  righteousness  I  praise, 
I  triumph  in  the  love  divine ; 

The  wisdom,  wealth,  and  strength  of  grace, 
In  Christ  to  endless  ages  mine. 

434  GthF.'bL  6  lines  7^. 

TTie  covenant  of  grace  signed  and  sealed. 

JESUS  Christ,  who  stands  between 
Angry  Heaven  and  guilty  men, 
Undertakes  to  buy  our  peace ; 
Gives  the  covenant  of  grace ; 
Ratifies  and  makes  it  good ; 
Signs  and  seals  it  with  his  blood. 
2  Life  his  healing  blood  imparts, 
Sprinkled  in  our  peaceful  hearts ; 
Al:)el's  blood  for  vengeance  cried; 
Jesus  speaks  us  justified; 
Speaks  and  calls  for  better  things ; 
Makes  us  prophets,  priests,  ancT  kings. 

435  L.  M. 

T/ie  realizing  light  of  faith. 

AUTHOR  of  faith,  etenial  Word, 
Whose  Spirit  breathes  the  active  flame ; 
Faith,  like  its  finisher  and  Lord, 

To-day,  as  yesterday,  the  same : — 
2  To  thee  our  humble  hearts  aspire, 

And  ask  the  gift  unspeakable ; 
Increase  in  us  the  kindled  fire, 
In  us  the  work  of  faith  fulfil. 


JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH.      263 

8  By  faitli  we  know  tliee  strong  to  save : 
(Save  lis,  a  present  Saviour  thou:) 

Whate'er  we  hope,  by  faith  we  have ; 
Future,  and  past,  su.bsisting  now. 

4  To  him  that  in  thy  Name  believes, 
Eternal  life  with  thee  is  given ; 

Into  himself  he  all  receives, — 
Pardon,  and  holiness,  and  heaven. 

5  The  things  unknown  to  feeble  sense, 
Unseen  by  reason's  glimm'ring  ray, 

With  strong  commanding  evidence, 
Their  heavenly  origin  display. 

C  Faith  lends  its  realizing  light; 

The  clouds  disperse,  the  shadows  fly; 
The'  Invisible  appears  in  sight, 

And  God  is  seen  by  mortal  eye. 


436  L.  M. 

Salvation  only  "by  grace,  ilirough  faith. 

¥E  have  no  outward  righteousness, 
No  merits  or  good  works,  to  plead ; 
We  only  can  be  saved  by  grace ; 
Thy  grace,  0  Lord,  is  free  indeed. 

2  Save  us  by  grace,  through  faith  alone, — 
A  faith  thou  must  thyself  impart ; 

A  faith  that  would  by  works  be  shown, 
A  faith  that  purifies  the  heart : 

3  A  faith  that  doth  the  mountains  move, 
A  faith  that  shows  our  sins  forgiven, 

A  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love, 
And  ascertains  our  claim  to  heaven. 

4  Tliis  is  the  faith  we  humbly  seek. 
The  faith  in  thy  all-cleansing  blood ; 

That  fiiith  which  doth  for  sinners  speak, 
O  let  it  speak  us  up  to  God  I 


264      JUSTIFICATIOX  BY  FAITH. 

437  1st  p.  M.  6  Ziw^5  8a. 

The  soid/8  anchor. 

NOW  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein 
Sure  my  soul's  anchor  may  remain ; 
The  wounds  of  Jesus  for  my  sin, 

Before  the  world's  foundation  slain ; 
Whose  mercy  shall  unshaken  stay, 
When  heaven  and  earth  are  fled  away. 

2  Father,  thine  everlasting  grace 
Our  scanty_  thought  surpasses  far : 

Th\'  heart  still  melts  with  tenderness ; 

Thine  arms  of  love  still  open  are, 
Returning  smners  to  receive, 
That  mercy  they  may  taste,  and  live, 

3  0  love,  thou  bottomless  abyss  ! 
My  sins  are  swallow'd  up  in  thee ; 

Cover'd  is  my  unrighteousness, 

Nor  spot  of  guilt  remains  on  me: 
While  Jesus'  blood,  through  earth  and  skies 
Mercy,  free,  boundless  mercy,  cries. 

4  By  faith  I  plunge  me  in  this  sea; 
Here  is  my  hope,  my_  joy,  my  re^t ; 

nither,  when  hell  assails,' I  flee  ; 

I  look  mto  my  Saviour's  breast: 
Away,  sad  doubt  and  anxious  fear ! 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  there. 

438  c.  M. 

Faith  counted  for  righteousness. 

FATHER  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord,— 
My  Saviour,  and  my  Head, — 

1  trust  ui  thee,  whose  powerful  word 
Hath  raised  him  from  the  dead. 

2  Thou  know'st  for  my  offence  he  died, 
And  rose  again  for  me  ; 

Fully  and  freely  justified, 
That  I  might'  live  to  thee. 


JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH.      265 

3  O  God  !  thy  record  I  believe, 
In  Abrah'ra's  footsteps  tread; 

And  wait,  expecting  to  receive 
The  Christ,  the  promised  Seed. 

4  Faith  in  thy  power  thou  seest  I  have, 
For  thou  this  faith  hast  wrought ; 

Dead  souls  thou  callest  from  the  grave. 
And  speakest  worlds  from  naught. 

5  Eternal  life  to  all  mankind 
Thou  hast  in  Jesus  given : 

And  all  who  seek,  in  him  shall  find. 
The  happiness  of  heaven. 

439  c.  M. 

Continued. —  Victorious  faith. 

IN  hope,  against  all  human  hope, 
Self-desp'rate,  I  believe, — 
Thy  quickening  word  shall  raise  me  up ; 
Thou  wilt  thy  Spirit  give. 

2  The  thing  surpasses  all  my  thought ; 

But  faithful  is  my  Lord ; 
Through  unbelief  I  stagger  not,' 

For  God  hath  spoke  the  word, 

8  Faith,  mighty  faith,  the  promise  sees, 

And  looks  to  that  alone ; 
Laughs  at  impossibilities. 

And  cries,— It  shall  be  done ! 

4  To  thee  the  glory  of  thy  power 
And  faithfulness  I  give  • 

I  shall  in  Christ,  at  that  glad  hour, 
And  Christ  in  mo  shall  live. 

5  Obedient  faith,  that  waits  on  thee, 
Thou  never  wilt  reprove ; 

But  thou  wilt  form  thy  Son  in  me. 
And  perfect  me  in  love. 


266      JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH. 

440  c.  M. 

Peace  in  believing. 

JESUS,  to  thee  I  now  can  iij, 
On  whom  my  help  is  laid : 
Oppress'd  by  sins,  I  lift  mine  eye, 
And  see  the  shadows  fade. 

2  Believing  on  my  Lord,  I  find 
A  sure  and  present  aid : 

On  thee  alone  my  constant  mind 
Be  every  moment  stay'd. 

3  Whatever  in  me  seems  wise,  or  good, 
Or  strong,  I  here  disclaim: 

1  wash  my  garments  in  the  blood 
Of  the  atoning  Lamb. 

4  Jesus,  my  sh-ength,  my  life,  my  rest,- 
On  thee  Avill  I  depend. 

Till  summon'd  to  the  marriage  feast, 
When  faith  in  sight  shall  end. 

441  CM. 

This  is  life  eternal. 

THE  "wisdom  oTs-n'd  by  all  thy  sons, 
To  me,  O  God,  impart ; 
The  knowledge  of  the  holy  ones, — 

The  understandmg  heart. 
Thy  name,  O  holy  Father,  teU 

l"o  one  who  would  beheve ; 
To  me  thine  only  Son  reveal, — 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  give. 

2  'Tis  life  eternal  to  believe 
The  heavenly  Persons  mine : 

Father,  and  Son,  and  Spirit  give 

That  precious  faith  divine. 
A  Trinity  in  Unity 

My  soul  shall  then  adore ; 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  worship  thee, 

Jehovah,  evermore. 


JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH.      267 

442  CM. 

The  blood  of  sprinkling . 

MY  God,  my  God,  to  thee  I  cry ; 
Thee  only  would  I  know; 
Thy  purifying  blood  apply, 
And  wash  me  wliite  as  snow. 

2  Touch  me,  and  make  the  leper  clean : 
Purge  my  iniquity : 

Unless  thou  wash  my  soul  from  sin, 
I  have  no  part  in  thee. 

3  But  art  thou  not  already  mine  ? 
Answer,  if  mine  thou  art ; 

Whisper  within,  thou  love  divine, 
And  cheer  my  droopmg  heart. 

4  Behold,  for  me  the  Victim  bleeds, — 
His  wounds  are  open  wide ; 

For  me  the  blood  of  sprinkling  pleads, 
And  speaks  me  justified. 

443  s.  M. 

Self-rigJdeousness  destroyed. 


A    GOODLY,  fonnal  saint, 


jjL  I  long  appear'd  in  sight; 

By  self  alid  Satan  taught  to  paint 

My  tomb,  my  nature,  white. 
The  Pharisee  within 

Still  undisturbed  remain' d  ; 
The  strong  man,  ai-ra'd  with  guilt  of  sin. 

Safe  in  his  palace  reign'd. 
2  But,  O,  the  jealous  God 

In  my  behalf  came  down ; 
Jesus  himself  the  stronger  show'd, 

And  claim' d  me  for  his  own. 
My  spirit  he  alarm'd, 

And  brought  into  distress ; 
He  shook  and  bound  the  strong  man,  arm'd 

In  his  self-rigliteousness. 


268     JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH. 

3  Faded  my  ^'irtuous  show, — 

My  form  without  the  power ; 
The  sin-convincing  Spirit  blew, 

And  blasted  every  flower. 
My  mouth  was  stopp'd,  and  shame 

Cover'd  my  guilty  face ; 

1  feU  on  the  atoning  Lamb, 
And  I  was  saved  by  grace. 

444  L.  M. 

Graven  on  the  palms  of  Bis  Tmnds. 

JESUS,  the  Lamb  of  God,  hath  bled ; 
He  bore  our  sins  upon  the  tree ; 
Beneath  our  curse  he  bow'd  his  head ; — 
'Tis  finish'd !  he  hath  died  for  me. 

2  See,  where  before  the  throne  he  stands. 
And  pours  the  all-prevailing  prayer; 

Points  to  his  side,  and  lifts  his  hands, 
And  shows  that  I  am  graven  there. 

3  He  ever  lives  for  me  to  pray ; 

He  prays  that  I  with  him  may  reign  : 
Amen  to  what  my  Lord  doth  say; 
Jesus,  thou  canst  not  pray  in  vain. 

445  1st  p.  M.  6  ?/m!5  8s. 

No  condemnation  to  them  that  are  in  Christ  Jesus. 

AND  can  it  be  that  I  should  gain 
An  int'rest  in  the  Saviour's  blood  ? 
Died  he  for  me,  who  caused  his  pain  ? 

For  me,  who  him  to  death  pursued  ? 
Amazing  love !  how  can  it  be. 
That  thou,  my  Lord,  shouldst  die  for  me  ? 
2  'Tis  myst'ry  all, — the'  Immortal  dies ! 

Who  can  explore  his  strange  design  ? 
In  vain  the  first-born  seraph  tries 

To  sound  the  depths  of  love  divine; 
'Tis  mercy  all !  let  earth  adore : 
Let  angef  minds  inquire  no  more. 


JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH.      269 

3  He  left  his  Father's  throne  above ; 
(So  free,  so  infinite  his  grace !) 

Emptied  himself  of  all  but  love, 

And  bled  for  Adam's  helpless  race ; 
'Tis  mercy  all,  immense  and  free, 
For,  O  my  God,  it  found  out  me ! 

4  Long  my  imprison' d  spirit  lay, 

Fast  bound  in  sin  and  nature's  night : 
Thine  eye  diifused  a  quick'ning  ray ; 

I  woke  ;  the  dungeon  flamed  with  light : 
My  chains  fell  off,  my  heart  was  free, — 
I  rose,  went  forth,  and  follow'd  thee. 

5  No  condemnation  now  I  dread, — 
Jesus,  with  all  in  him,  is  mine ; 

Alive  in  him,  my  living  Head, 

And  clothed  in  righteousness  divine, 
Bold  I  approach  the'  eternal  throne, 
And  claim  the  crown,  through  Christ  my  owu. 

446  L.M. 

Embracing  the  Saviotir  "by  faith, 

INTO  thy  gracious  hands  I  fall. 
And  with  the  arms  of  faith  embrace  ; 

0  Kin^  of  glory,  hear  my  call; 

0  raise  me,  heal  me  by  thy  grace. 
Now  righteous  through  thy  grace  I  am ; 
No  eondenmation  now  I  dread ; 

1  faiSte  salvation  in  thy  name, — 
Alive  in  thee,  my  living  Head. 

2  Still  let  thy  wisdom  be  my  guide, 
Nor  take  thy  flight  from  me  away  ; 

Still  with  me  let  thy  grace  abide. 
That  I  from  thee  may  never  stray : 

Let  thy  word  richly  in  me  dwell, — 
Thy  peace  and  love  my  portion  be : 

My  joy  to'  endure  and  do  thy  will, 
Till  perfect  I  am  found  in  thee. 


270       JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH. 

447  c.  M. 

The  Mood  applied. 

IN  answer  to  ten  thousand  prayers, 
Thou  pard'ning  God,  descend: 
Number  me  with'salvation's  heirs, — 

My  sins  and  troubles  end. 
2  Nothing  I  ask  or  want  beside, 

Of  all  in  earth  or  heaven : 
But  let  me  feel  thy  blood  applied. 
And  live  and  die  forgiven. 

448  L.  M. 

The  Jdghway  of  holiness. 

JESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone, — 
He,  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  tUl  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, — 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment,— 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness, 

I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought. 
And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief  a  burden  long  has  been. 
Because  I  was  not  saved  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  felt  its  weight  and  guilt  the  more ; 

*  TUl  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, — 
Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way. 

5  Lo !  glad  I  come ;  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee,  as  I  am : 
Nothing  but  sin  have  I  to  give, — 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
"What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found; 
I'U  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood. 
And  say,— Behold  the  way  to  God. 


JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH.      271 

449  L.  M. 

Tlie  riches  of  His  grace. 

WHAT  am  I,  0  thou  glorious  God ! 
And  what  my  father's  house  to  thee, 
That  thou  such  mercy  hast  bestow'd 
On  me,  the  vilest  reptile,  me  ? 

2  Me,  in  my  blood,  thy  love  pass'd  by, 
And  stopp'd  my  ruin  to  retrieve ; 

Wept  o'er  my  soul  thy  pitying  eye ; 
Thy  bowels  yearn' d,  and  sounded, — Live! 

3  Dying,  I  heard  the  welcome  sound, 
Eeceived  the  blessing  from  above, 

And  pardon  in  thy  mercy  found, 
Astonish'd  at  thy  boundless  love. 

4  Honour,  and  might,  and  thanks,  and  praise, 
I  render  to  my  pard'ning  God ; 

Extol  the  riches  of  thy  grace, 
And  spread  thy  saving  name  abroad. 

5  I  magnify  thy  gracious  power. 

And  all  within  me  shouts  thy  Name : 
Thy  Name  let  every  soul  adore ; 
I'hy  power  let  every  tongue  proclaim. 

450  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  Ss. 

The  covenant  signed  and  sealed. 

THIS  day  the  covenant  I  sigUj — 
The  bond  of  sure  and  promised  peace ; 
Nor  can  I  doubt  its  power  divine. 

Since  seal'd  with  Jesus'  blood  it  is ; 
That  blood  I  take,  that  blood  alone. 
And  make  the  cov'nant  peace  mine  own. 
2  But,  that  my  feith  no  more  may  know 

Or  change,  or  interval,  or  end, — 
Help  me  in  all  thy  paths  to  go. 

And  now,  as  e'er,  thy  voice  attend ; 
And  deign,  0  Lord,  to  call  me  thine, 
And  I  will  dare  to  call  thee  mine. 


272      JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH. 

451  L.  M. 

Vcncs  remembered  and  renewed. 

0  HAPPY  day  that  fix'd  my  choice 
On  thee,  my  Saviour  and"  TCiv  God ! 
"Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 

And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 
2  0  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  Him  who  merits  all  my  love ; 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  house, 

"While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 
8  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done ; 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine ; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  follow'd  on, 

Charm'd  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

4  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart; 
Fix'd  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 

Nor  ever  from  thy  Lord  depart : 
"With  liim  of  every  good  possess'd. 

5  Higli  Heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow 
That  vow  renew'd  shall  daily  hear, 

TiU  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

452  lotb  p.  M.  12  9,  12  9. 

Joy  of  ihe  young  contert 

OHOW  happy  are  they, 
"Who  the  Saviour  obey, 
And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above ; 

Tongue  can  never  express 

The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  IV  soul  in  its  earliest  love. 

2  That  sweet  comfort  was  mine, 

"When  the  favour  divine 
I  received  through  the  blood  of  the  Lamb; 

When  my  heart  first  believed, 

What  a  joy  I  received, — 
What  a  beaven  in  Jesus's  name ! 


JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH.       273' 

3  'Twas  a  heaven  below 
My  Eedeemer  to  know, 

And' the  angels  could  do  nothing  more, 

Than  to  tall  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat. 
And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore. 

4  Jesus  all  the  day  lonsf 
"Was  my  joy  and  my  sonar : 

0  that  all  his  salvation  might  see  ; 
He  hath  loved  me,  I  cried. 

He  hath  suifer'd  and  died. 
To  redeem  even  rebels  like  me. 

5  0  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  delight 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood ; 

Of  my  Saviour  possess'd, 

I  was  perfectly  blest. 
As  if  filrd  with  the  fulness  of  God. 

45 O  Vth  P.  M.  8  lines  7s, 

Comfort  arising  from  a  sense  of  pardon, 

HAPPY  soul,  who  sees  the  day. 
The  glad  day  of  gospel-grace : 
Thee,  my  Lord,  thou  then  wilt  say, 

Thee  ^v'ill  I  forever  praise ; 
Though  thy  wTath  against  me  burn'd, 

Thou  dost  comfort  me  again ; 

All  thy  wrath  aside  is  turn'd,— 

Thou  hast  blotted  out  my  sin. 

2  Me,  behold ;  thy  mercy  spares ; 

Jesus  my  salvation  is  ; 
Hence,  my  doubts ;  away,  my  fears  J. 

Jesus  is  become  my  peace  ; 
Jah,  Jehovah,  is  my  Lord, 

Ever  merciful  and  just ; 

1  will  lean  upon  his  wbrd; 

I  will  on  his  promise  trust, 
18 


274       JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH. 

454  5th  P.  M.  4  Zm(55  7s. 
Love  to  the  Saviour. 

HAEK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour. — hear  his  word. 
Jesus  speaks,  he  speaks  to  thee: — 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me? 

2  Loi-d,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  still  so  faint, 
Yet  I  love  thee  and  adore : 

0  for  grace  to  love  thee  more  ! 

455  10th  P.  M.  8  lines  8s. 
TTiy  votes  are  upon  me,  0  God. 

OHOW  shall  a  sinner  perform 
The  vows  he  hath  vow'd  to  the  Lord  ? 
A  sinful  and  impotent  worm, 
How  can  I  be  true  to  my  word  ? 

1  tremble  at  what  I  have  done : 

O  send  me  thy  help  from  above : 
The  power  of  thy  Spirit  make  known, 
The  virtue  of  Jesus's  love. 

3  My  solemn  engagements  are  vain ; 
My  promises  empty  as  air ; 

My  vows,  I  shall  break  them  again, 
"And  plunge  in  eternal  despair: 

Unless  my  omnipotent  God 
The  sense  of  his  goodness  impart. 

And  shed,  by  his  Spirit,  abroad 
The  love  o'f  himself  in  my  heart. 

456  L.  M. 

The  Jiealing  and  cleansing  Fountain. 

BY  faith  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 
Open'd  for  all  mankind  and  me, 
To  purge  my  sins  of  deepest  dye, — 
My  life  and  heart's  impurity. 


I 


JUSTIFICATION  BY  FAITH.      275 

2  From  Christ,  the  smitten  Eoclc,  it  flows, 
The  purple  and  the  crystal  stream ; 

Pardon  and  holiness  bestows, 
And  both  I  gain  through  faith  in  him. 

457  13th  P.  M.  10  10,  11  IL 

The  plenteoufmess  of  Ilia  grace. 

OWHAT  shall  I  do  my  Saviour  to  praise, 
So  faithful  and  true,  so  plenteous  in  grace ; 
So  strono;  to  deliver,  so  good  to  redeem, 
The  weakest  believer  that  hangs  upon  him. 

2  How  happy  the  man  whose  heart  is  set  free ; 
The  people  that  can  be  joyful  in  thee ; 

Their  joy  is  to  walk  in  the  light  of  thy  face, 
And  still  they  are  talking  of  Jesus's  grace. 

3  For  thou  art  their  boast,  their  glory,  and  power, 
And  I  also  trust  to  see  tlie  glad  hour. 

My  soul's  new  creation,  a  life  from  the  dead, 
Tne  day  of  salvation  that  lifts  up  my  head. 

4  For  Jesus,  my  Lord,  is  now  my  defence ; 

1  trust  in  his  word ;  none  plucks  me  from  thence ; 
Since  I  have  found  favour,  he  all  things  Avill  do; 
My  King  and  my  Saviour  shall  make  me  anew. 

5  Yes,  Lord,  I  shall  see  the  bliss  of  thine  own ; 
Thy  secret  to  me  shall  soon  be  made  known ; 
For  sorrow  and  sadness  I  joy  shall  receive. 
And  share  in  the  gladness  of  all  that  believe. 

45g  14th  P.  M.  10  11,  10  11. 

Accepted  in  the  Beloved. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Lamb !  accepted  I  am, 
Through  faith  in  the  Saviour's  adorableName : 
In  him  I  confide,  his  blood  is  applied ; 
For  me  he  hath  suffer'd,  for  me  lie  hath  died. 

2  Not  a  doubt  doth  arise,  to  darken  the  skies, 
Or  hide  for  a  moment  my  Lord  from  mine  eyes : 
In  him  I  am  blest,  I  lean  on  his  breast, 

And  lo !  in  his  wounds  I  continue  to  rest. 


276    ADOPTION  AND  ASSUEAXCE. 


ADOPTION  AND  ASSUEANCE. 

459  s.  M. 

Knowledge  of  forgiveness. 

HO"^  can  a  sinner  know 
His  sins  on  earth  forgiven? 
How  can  my  gracious  Saviour  show 
My  name  inscribed  in  heaven? 

2  What  we  have  felt  and  seen 
AYith  confidence  we  tell ; 

And  publish  to  the  sons  of  men, 
The  signs  infalhble. 

3  We  who  in  Christ  believe 
That  he  for  us  hath  died, 

We  all  his  unknown  peace  receive. 
And  feel  his  blood  applied. 

4  Exults  our  rising  soul, 
Disburden' d  of  her  load, 

And  swells,  unuttei-ably  full 
Of  glory  and  of  God. 

5  His  love,  surpassing  far 
The  love  of  all  beneath. 

We  find  within  our  hearts,  and  dare 
The  pointless  darts  of  death. 

6  Stronger  than  death  or  hell 
The  sacred  power  we  prove ; 

And,  conqu'rors  of  the  Avorld,  we  dwell 
In  heaven,  who  dwell  in  love. 

460  s.M. 

Continued.— The  indwelling  Spirit. 

WE  by  his  Spirit  prove, 
And  know  the  things  of  God, — 
The  things  which  freely  of  his  love 
He  hath  on  us  bestow'd. 


ADOPTION  AND  ASSURANCE.    277 

2  His  Spirit,  whicli  he  gave, 

Now  dAvells  iu  us,  we  know ; 
The  witness  in  ourselves  we  have, 

And  all  its  fruits  Ave  show. 
S  The  meek  and  lowly  heart, 

That  in  our  Saviour  was, 
To  us  his  Spirit  does  impart, 

And  signs  us  with  his  cross. 

4  Our  nature's  turned,  our  mind 
Transform' d  in  all  its  powers; 

And  both  the  witnesses  are  join'd, — 
Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  with  ours. 

5  Whate'er  our  pard'ning  Lord 
Commands,  we  gladly  do ; 

And,  guided  by  his  sacred  word. 
We  all  his  steps  pursue. 

6  His  glory  our  design. 

We  live  our  God  to  please ; 
And  rise,  with  filial  fear  divine, 
To  perfect  holiness. 

461  s.M. 

Seeking  the  evidence  of  acceptance. 

I  LISTEN  for  the  voice 
Which  speaks  my  sins  forgiven ; 
Speak,  Lord,  and  bid  my  heart  rejoice 

In  certain  hope  of  heaven. 
Thy  Name  0  may  I  prove, 

"thy  Name  inscribed  on  me ; 
And  triumph  in  redeeming  love 
Through  all  eternity. 

462  c.  M. 

TTie  earnest  and  pledge  of  joys  to  come. 

WHY  should  the  children  of  a  King 
Go  mourning  all  their  days? 
Great  Comforter,  descend  and  bring 
The  tokens  of  thy  grace. 


278    ADOPTION  AND  ASSURANCE. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  thy  saints, 
And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  ^ 

When  wilt  thou  banish  mj  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven  ? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood; 

And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart, 
That  1  am  born  of  God. 

4  Tliou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, — 
The  pledge  of  joys  to  come ; 

May  thy  blest  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
Safely  convey  me  home. 

463  L  M. 

Rejoicing  inforgining  love. 

MY  soul,  with  humble  fervour  raise 
To  God  the  voice  of  grateful  praise, 
And  all  my  ransom" d  powers  combine, 
To  bless  his  attributes  divine. 
2  Deep  on  my  heart  let  mem'ry  trace 
His  acts  of  mercy  and  of  grace ; 
Who,  with  a  Father's  tender  care. 
Saved  me  when  sinking  in  despair ; 

5  Gave  my  repentant  soul  to  prove 
The  joy  of  his  forgiving  love ; 
Pour'd  balm  into  my  bleeding  breast, 
And  led  my  weary  feet  to  rest. 

464  L.M. 

Shouting  GocTs  praises. 

MY  soul,  through  my  Redeemer's  care, 
Saved  from  the  second  death,  I  feel 
IVIinc  eyes  from  tears  of  dark  despair, 

My  feet  from  falling  into  hell. 
2  Wherefore  to  him  my  feet  shall  run ; 

My  eyes  on  his  perfections  gaze ; 
My  soul  shall  live  for  God  alone, 
And  all  within  me  shout  his  praise. 


ADOPTION  AND  ASSURANCE.    279 

465  CM. 

TJie  Godliead  reconciled. 

COME,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God  in  persons  three ;_ 
Bring  back  the  heavenly  blessing  lost 

By  all  mankind  and  me. 
2  Thy  favour  and  thy  nature  too, 

To  me,  to  all  restore; 
Forgive,  and  after  God  renew, 

And  keep  me  evermore. 
8  Eternal  Sun  of  Eighteousuess, 

Display  thy  beams  divine, 
And  cause  the  glories  of  thy  face 

Upon  my  heart  to  shine. 
4  Light,  in  thy  light,  0  may  I  see, 

Thy  grace  and  mercy  prove ; 
Eevived,  and  cheer' d,  and  blest  by  thcc, 

The  God  of  pard'ning  love. 
r>  Lift  up  thy  countenance  serene, 

And  let  thy  happy  child 
Behold,  without  a  cloud  between, 

The  Godhead  reconciled. 
G  That  all-comprising  peace  bestow 

On  me,  through  grace  forgiven; 
The  joys  of  holiness  below. 

And  then  the  joys  of  heaven. 

466  CM. 

The  spirit  of  adoption. 

FATHER,  1  wait  before  thy  throne  : 
Call  me  a  child  of  thine : 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 

To  form  my  heart  divine. 
2  There  shed  thy  promised  love  abroad, 

And  make  my  com  foil  strong ; 
Then  shall  I  say,— My  Father,  God  1 
With  an  unwav'ring  tongue. 


280    ADOPTION  AXD  ASSUEANCE. 

467  6tli  p.  M.  6  lines  7s. 
The  Spirit  of  God  dicdleth  in  you. 

K  BBA,  Father,  hear  thv  child, 
iX  Late  in  Jesus  recouciled ; 
Hear,  and  all  the  graces  shower, 
All  the  joy,  and  peace,  and  power ; 
All  my  Saviour  asks  above, 
All  the  life  and  heaven  of  love. 

2  Lord,  I  will  not  let  thee  go 
Till  the  blessing  thou  bestow : 
Hear  mv  Advocate  divine : 
Lo  1  to  ills  my  suit  I  join : 
Join'd  to  his,'  it  cannot  fail : 
Bless  me ;  for  I  will  prevail. 

8  Heavenly  Father,  life  divine, 

Change  my  nature  into  thine ; 

Move,  and'  spread  throughout  my  soul, 

Actuate,  and  fill  the  whole : 

Be  it  I  no  longer  now 

Living  in  the  flesh,  but  thou. 

4  Holy  Ghost,  no  more  delay ; 
Come,  and  in  thy  temple  stay : 
Now  thine  inward  witness  bear, 
Strong,  and  permanent,  and  clear: 
Sprmg  of  life,  thyself  impart ; 
Else  eternal  in  my  heart. 

468  2d  p.  M.  6  Z^;i«s  8s. 
The  sanctifying  and  sealing  Spirit 

FATHEE  of  everlasting  grace, 
Thy  goodness  and  thy  truth  we  praise, 
Thy  goodness  and  thy  truth  we  prove ; 
Thou  hast,  in  honour  o'f  thy  Son, 
The  gift  unspeakable  sent  dowTi, — 
Spirit  of  life,  and  power,  and  love. 


ADOPTION  AND  ASSUEANCE.   281 

2  Send  us  the  Spirit  of  tliy  Son. 

To  make  the  depths  of  Godhead  known, 
To  make  us  share  the  hfe  divine : 

Send  him  the  sprinkled  blood  to'  apply ; 

Send  hun  our  souls  to  sanctify, 
And  show  and  seal  us  ever  thine. 

3  So  shall  we  pray,  and  never  cease ; 
So  shall  wc  thankfully  confess 

Thy  wisdom,  truth,  and  power,  and  love  ; 
With  joy  unspeakable  adore, 
And  bless  and  praise  thee  evermore, 

And  serve  thee  as  thy  hosts  above : — 

4  Till,  added  to  that  heavenly  choir. 
We  raise  our  songs  of  triumph  higher, 

And  praise  thee  in  a  bolder  strain ; 
Outsoar  the  first-born  seraph's  flight, 
And  sing,  with  all  the  saints  in  light, 

Thy  everlasting  love  to  man. 

469  CM. 

Blesseditess  of  adoption. 

AND  can  mv  heart  aspire  so  high 
To  say,— My  Father,  God  ? 
Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  fain  would  lie, 
And  learn  to  kiss  the  rod. 

2  I  would  submit  to  all  thy  will, 
For  thou  art  good  and  wise ; 

Let  each  rebellious  thought  be  still. 
Nor  one  faint  murmur  rise. 

3  Thy  love  can  cheer  the  darkest  gloom, 
And  bid  me  wait  serene, 

Till  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom. 
And  brighten  all  the  scene. 

4  My  Father,  God,  permit  my  heart 
To  plead  her  humole  claim. 

And  ask  the  bliss  those  words  impart, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 


282   ADOPTION  AND  ASSUEANCE. 

470  3d  p.  M.  4  63  &  2  &s. 

The  witness  oftlie  Spirit. 

EAENEST  of  future  bliss, 
Thee,  Holy  Ghost,  we  hail ; 
Fountain  of  holiness, 

Whose  comforts  never  fail ; 
The  cleansing  gift  on  saints  bestOT^'d, 
The  witness  of  their  peace  with  God. 

2  By  thee,  on  earth,  we  know 
Ourselves  in  Christ  renew'd ; 

Brought  bv  thy  grace  into 
The  family  of  God; 
Of  his  adopting  love  the  Feal, 
And  faithtul  teacher  of  liis  will. 

3  Great  Comforter,  descend 
In  gentle  breatiiings  down ; 

Preserve  ns  to  the  end. 
That  no  man  take  our  cro"nTi : 
Our  Guardian  still  vouchsafe  to  be. 
Nor  suffer  us  to  go  from  thee. 

471  4tli  P.  M.  886,  886. 

The  inward  tcUness. 

THOU  great  mysterious  God  tmknown, 
"Whose  love  hath  gently  led  me  on, 
E'en  from  my  infant  days  ; 
Mine  inmost  soul  expose  to  view, 
And  tell  me  if  I  ever  knew 
Thy  justifying  grace. 

2  If  I  have  only  known  thy  fear, 
And  followed,  with  a  heart  sincere, 

Thy  drawings  from  above ; 
Now,'  now  the  further  grace  bestow. 
And  let  my  sprinkled  conscience  know 

Thy  sweet  forgiving  love. 


ADOPTION  AND  ASSUEANCE.     283 

3  Short  of  thy  love  I  would  not  stop, 
A  stranger  to  the  Gospel  hope, 

The  sense  of  sin  forgiven  ; 
I,  would  not,  Lord,  my  soul  deceive, 
Without  the  inward  witness  live, 

That  ante-past  of  heaven. 

4  If  now  the  witness  were  in  me, 
Would  he  not  testify  of  thee. 

In  Jesus  reconciled? 
And  should  I  not  with  faith  draw  nigh, 
And  boldly,  Abba,  Father,  cry, 

And  know  myself  thy  child  ? 

5  Father,  in  mc  reveal  thy  Son, 
And  to  my  inmost  soul  make  known 

How  merciful  thou  art; 
The  secret  of  tliy  love  reveal, 
And  by  thy  hall'wing  Spirit  dwell 

Forever  in  my  heart. 

472  CM. 

Delightful  assurance. 

SOV'KEIGN  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 
Allow  my  humble  claim; 
Nor  while,  rmworthy,  I  draw  nigh, 

Disdain  a  Father's  name. 
2  My  Father,  God !  that  gracious  word 

Dispels  my  guilty  fear ; 
Not  all  the  notes  by  angels  heard 

Could  so  delight  my  ear. 
S  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  thyself  impress 

On  my  expanding  heart ; 
And  show  that  in  tlie  Father's  grace 

I  share  a  filial  part. 
4  Cheer'd  by  that  witness  from  on  high, 

Unwav'ring  I  believe ; 
And  Abba,  Father,  humbly  cry; 

Nor  can  the  sign  deceive. 


284  ADOPTION  AND  ASSUKANCE. 

473  L.  M. 

The  hliss  of  assurance. 

LORD,  how  secure  and  blest  are  thej 
Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardon' d  sin  ; 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and  sea, 
Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within. 

2  The  day  glides  sweetly  o'er  their  heads, 
Made  up  of  innocence  and  love ; 

And  soft,  and  silent  as  the  sliades. 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

3  Quick  as  their  thoughts,  their  joys  come  on, 
But  fly  not  half  so  swift  away : 

Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon. 

And  calm  as  summer  evenings  be. 
•i  How  oft  they  look  to  the'  heavenly  hills, 

Where  groves  of  living  pleasure  grow  ; 
And  longmg  hopes,  and  cheerful  smiles, 

Sit  undisturb'd  upon  their  brow. 
5  They  scorn  to  seek  earth's  golden  toys, 

But  spend  the  day,  and  share  the  night. 
In  numb'ring  o'er  the  richer  joys 

That  heaven  prepares  for  their  delight. 

474  8dP.  M.  4  6s  &  2  8s. 

'■^Abla,  Father^ 

AEISE,  my  soul,  arise ; 
Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears ; 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears : 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 
2  He  ever  lives  above. 
For  me  to  intercede; 
His  all-redeeming  love. 
His  precious  blood,  to  plead ; 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 


ADOPTION  AND  ASSUEANCE.   285 

3  Five  bleeding  wounds  he  bears, 
Keceived  on  Calvary ; 

They  pour  effectual  prayers, 
They  strongly  plead  for  me : — 
Forgive  him,  0  forgive,  they  cry, 
Nor  let  that  ransom'd  sinner  die. 

4  The  Father  hears  him  pray, 
His  dear  anointed  One : 

He  cannot  turn  away 
The  presence  of  his  Son  : 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

5  My  God  is  reconciled  ; 

His  pard'ning  voice  I  hear: 
He  owns  me  for  his  child ; 

I  can  no  longer  fear : 
With  confidence!  now  draw  nigh, 
And  Father,  Abba,  Father,  cry. 

475  L.  M. 

Filiat  confidence  and  joy, 

GiREAT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim; 
Be  thou  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
The  glories  that  compose  tny  name 

Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 
2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise, 

Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God ; 
And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties, — 

Thy  son,  thy  servant  bought  with  blood. 
8  With  heart  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 

For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look ; 
As  travellers  in  thirsty  lands 

Pant  for  the  cooling  water-brook. 
4  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise : 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 

And  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days. 


286   ADOPTION  AND  ASSUEANCE. 

476  1st  p.  M.  6  Un^^  8s. 

The  ante-past  of  heaven. 
"WTHERE  shall  my  wond'ring  soul  begin  ? 
1 V    How  shall  I  nil  to  heaven  aspire  i 
A  slave  redeeniM  from  death  and  sin, — 

A  brand  pluck'd  from  eternal  fire, — 
How  shall  1  equal  triumphs  raise, 
Or  sing  my  great  Deliv'rer's  praise  ? 

2  0  how  shall  I  the  goodness  tell, 
Father,  which  thou  to  mo  hast  showM  ? 

That  I,  a  child  of  wrath  and  hell, 

I  should  be  call'd  a  child  of  God, 
Should  know,  should  feel  my  suis  forgiven, 
Blest  with  this  ante-past  of  heaven. 

3  And  shall  I  slight  my  Father's  love, 
Or  basely  fear  his  gifts  to  own  ? 

Unmindful  of  his  favours  prove  ? 

Shall  I,  the  hallow'd  cross  to  shun, 
Refuse  his  righteousness  to'  impart, 
By  hiding  it  within  my  heart  ? 

4  No ;  though  the  ancient  dragon  rage, 
And  call  forth  all  his  hosts  to  war ; 

Though  earth's  self-righteous  sons  engage. 

Them  and  their  god" alike  I  dare; 
Jesus,  the  sinner's  Friend,  proclaim ; 
Jesus,  to  sinners  still  the  same. 

477  S.  M. 

77ie  revealing  and  witriessing  Spirit. 

SPIPJT  of  faithj  come  down, 
Reveal  the  things  of  God ; 
And  make  to  us  the  Godhead  known, 

And  witness  with  the  blood  ; 
*Tis  tliine  the  blood  to'  apply, 

And  give  us  eyes  to  see. 
That  He  who  did  for  sinners  die, 
Hath  surely  died  for  me. 


ADOPTION  AND  ASSUEANCE.   287 

2  No  man  can  truly  say- 
That  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 

Unless  thou  take  the  veil  away, 
And  breathe  the  living  word : 

Then,  only  then  we  feel 
Our  int'rest  in  his  blood  ; 

And  cry,  with  joy  unspeakable,— 
Thou  art  my  Lord,  my  God ! 

S  O  that  the  world  might  know 

The  all-atoning  Lamb ! 
Spirit  of  faith,  descend  and  show 

The  virtue  of  his  Name : 
The  grace  which  all  may  find, 

The  saving  power  impart; 
And  testify  to  all  mankind. 

And  speak  in  every  heart. 


478  26tli  P.  M.  7s  &  68. 

Tii6  comforU,  gifts,  and  graces  of  the  Spirit. 

GOD  of  all  consolation. 
The  Holy  Ghost  thou  art; 
Thy  secret  inspiration 

Hath  told  it  to  my  heart : 
The  blessing  I  inherit, 

Through  Jesus'  prayer  bestow'd, 
The  Comforter,  the  Spirit, 
The  true  eternal  God. 

2  With  God  the  Son  and  Saviour, 

With  God  the  Father  one, 
The  tokens  of  his  favour 

Are  now  to  man  made  known; 
An  ante-past  of  heaven 

Thou  dost  in  me  reveal,  / 

Attest  my  sins  forgiven,  / 

Aud  my  salvation  seal,  / 


288   ADOPTION  AND  ASSUEANCE. 

S  The'  indubitable  witness 

Of  thy  own  Deity, 
Thou  giv'st  my  soiil  its  fitness 

Thy  glorious  face  to  see : 
Thy  comforts,  gifts,  and  graces. 

My  largest  thoutrhts  transcend, 
And  chailenge  endless  praises, 

When  faith  in  sight  shall  end. 

479  1st  T.  U.  eiiTies  89. 

The  signature  of  divine  love. 

WHEN  shall  I  hear  the  inward  voice, 
Which  only  faithful  souls  can  hear  ? 
Pardon,  and  peace,  and  heavenly  joys. 
Attend  the  promised  Comforter : 

0  come,  and  righteousness  divine, 

And  Christ,  and  all  with  Christ,  are  mine 

2  0  that  the  Comforter  would  come, 
Nor  visit  as  a  transient  guest; 

But  fix  in  me  his  constant  home. 

And  keep  possession  of  my  breast ; 
And  make  my  soul  his  loved  abode. 
The  temple  of  indwelling  God. 

3  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  my  heart  inspire ; 
Attest  that  I  am  bom  again; 

Come,  and  baptize  me  now  with  fire, 
Nor  let  thy  former  gifts  be  vain : 

1  cannot  rest  in  sins  forgiven ; 
Where  ia  the  earnest  of 'my  heaven  ? 

4  Where  the  indubitable  seal, 

That  ascertams  the  kingdom  mine  ? 
The  powerful  stamp  I  long  to  feel, — 

The  signature  of  love  divine ; 
0  shed  it  in  my  heart  abroad, 
Fulness  of  love,  of  heaven,  of  God ! 


SANCTIFICATION.  289 


6ANCTIFICATI0N. 

480  c.  M. 

The  hope  of  our  high  calling. 


W 


HAT  is  our  calling's  glorious  hope, 
But  inward  holiness? 


For  this  to  Jesus  I  look  up; 

I  calmly  wait  for  this. 
2  I  wait  till  he  shall  touch  me  clean,— 

Shall  life  and  power  impart; 
Give  me  the  faith  that  casts  out  sin, 

And  purifies  the  heart, 
.3  This  is  the  dear  redeeming  grace, 

For  every  sinner  free* 
Surely  it  shall  on  me  take  place. 

The  chief  of  sinners, — me. 

4  From  all  iniquity,  from  all, 
He  shall  my  soul  redeem; 

In  Jesus  I  believe,  and  shall 
Believe  myself  to  him. 

5  When  Jesus  makes  my  heart  his  home, 
My  sin  shall  all  depart ; — 

And,  lo  1  he  saith,  I  quickly  come. 
To  fill  and  rule  thy  heart. 

6  Be  it  according  to  thy  word ; 
Eedeem  me  from  all  sin ; 

My  heart  would  now  receive  thee,  Lord ; 
Come  in,  my  Lord,  come  in ! 

481  L.K 

The  will  of  God. 

HE  wills  that  I  should  holy  be : 
That  holiness  I  long  to  feel ; 
That  full  divine  conformity 
To  all  my  Saviour's  righteous  wiU. 
19 


290  SANCTIFICATION. 

2  See,  Lord,  the  travail  of  thy  80ul_ 
Accomplish'd  in  the  change  of  mine ; 

And  plunge  me,  every  whit  made  whole, 
In  all  the  depths  of  love  divine. 

3  On  thee,  0  God,  my  soul  is  stay'd,^ 
And  waits  to  prove  thine  utmost  will ; 

The  promise  by  thy  mercy  made, 
Thou  canst,  thou  wilt,  m  me  fulfil. 

4  Ko  more  I  stagger  at  thy  power, 

Or  doubt  thy  truth,  which  cannot  move ; 
Hasten  the  long-expected  hour, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  perfect  love. 

482  s.  M. 

Thy  will  5e  done. 

THIS  is  thy  wUl,  I  know, 
That  I  should  holy  be  ; 
Should  let  my  sins  this  moment  go, 

This  moment  turn  to  thee. 
2  0  might  I  now  embrace 

Thine  all-sufficient  power. 
And  never  more  to  sin  give  place, 
And  never  grieve  thee  more. 

483  CM. 

The  good  -pleasure  of  hin  will. 

I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 
And  ever  prays  for  me  : 
A  token  of  his  love  he  gives, — 

A  pledge  of  liberty. 
2  I  find  him  lifting  up  my  head ; 

He  brings  salvation  near  ; 
His  presence  makes  me  free  indeed, 

And  he  will  soon  appear. 
8  He  wills  that  I  should  holy  be ! 

"What  can  withstand  his  will  ? 
The  counsel  of  his  grace  in  me 

He  surely  shall  fulfil. 


SANCTIFICATION.  291 

4  Jesus,  I  hang  upon  tliy  -word ; 
I  steadfastly  believe 

Thou  wilt  return,  and  clahn  me,  Lord, 
And  to  thyself  receive. 

5  "When  God  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
Of  paradise  possess'd, 

1  taste  unutterable  bliss, 
And  everlasting  rest. 

484  c.  M. 

The  heliever^s  rest. 

LOED,  I  believe  a  rest  remains 
To  all  thy  people  known; 
A  rest  where  pure  enjoyment  reigns, 
And  thou  art  loved  alone: 

2  A  rest  where  all  our  soul's  desire 
Is  fix'd  on  things  above ; 

Where  fear,  and  sin,  and  grief  expire, 
Cast  out  by  perfect  love. 

3  0  that  I  now  the  rest  might  know, 
Believe,  and  enter  in  : 

Now,  Saviour,  now  the  power  bestow, 
And  let  me  cease  from  sin. 

4  Eemove  this  hardness  from  my  heart ; 
This  unbelief  remove : 

To  me  the  rest  of  faith  impart, — 
The  Sabbath  of  thy  love. 

485  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  89. 

Be  saves  Ms  people  from  their  sins. 

SAVIOUR  from  sin,  I  wait  to  prove 
That  Jesus  is  thy  healing  name ; 
To  lose,  when  perfected  in  love, 

Whate'er  I  have,  or  can,  or  am  : 
I  stay  me  on  thy  faithful  word, — 
The  servant  shall  be  as  his  Lord. 


292  SANCTIFICATION. 

2  Didst  thou  not  in  the  flesh,  appear. 
Sin  to  condemn,  and  man  to  save  f 

That  perfect  love  might  cast  out  fear? 
That  I  thy  mind  iii  me  might  have? 
In  holiness  show  forth  thy  praise, 
And  serve  thee  all  my  happy  days  ? 

3  Didst  thou  not  die  that  I  might  live 
No  longer  to  myself,  but  thee  ? 

Misrht  body,  soul,  and  spirit  give 

To  Him  who  gave  himself  for  me? 
Come  then,  my  Master  and  my  God, 
Now  take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

486  CM. 

He  isfidthful  that  hath  promised. 

JESUS,  the  sinner's  rest  thou  art, 
From  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain ; 
While  thou  art  absent  from  the  heart 
"We  look  for  rest  in  vain. 

2  O  when  wilt  thou  my  Saviour  be  ? 
O  when  shall  1  be  clean  ? 

The  true  eternal  Sabbath  see, — 
A  perfect  rest  from  sin? 

3  The  consolations  of  thy  word 
My  soul  have  long  upheld; 

The'faithful  promise  of  the  Lord 
Shall  surely  be  fulfilPd. 

4  I  look  to  my  incarnate  God 
Till  he  his  work  begin ; 

And  wait  till  his  redeeming  blood 
Shall  cleanse  me  from  all  sin. 

5  0  that  I  now  the  voice  might  hear 
That  speaks  my  sins  forgiven; 

Thy  word  is  pass'd  to  give  me  here 
The  inward  pledge  of  heaven. 


SANCTIFICATION. 

6  Thy  blood  shall  over  all  prevail, 

And  sanctify  tlie'  unclean; 
The  grace  that  saves  the  soul  from  hell, 

Will  save  from  present  sin. 

487  1st  P.  M.  6 /m^vj  Ss. 

All  tilings  possible  to  tlie  helimier. 

ALL  things  are  possible  to  him 
That  can  in  Jesus'  name  believe : 
Lord,  I  no  more  thy  truth  blaspheme ; 
Thy  trtith  I  lovingly  receive ; 

1  can,  I  do  believe  in  thee, — 
All  things  arc  possible  to  me. 

2  When  thou  the  work  of  faith  hast  -wrought, 

1  here  shall  in  thine  image  shine, 
Nor  sin  in  deed,  or  word,  or  thought. 

Let  men  exclaim,  and  fiends  repine, 
They  cannot  break  the  firm  decree, — 
All  things  are  possible  to  me. 

3  All  things  are  possible  to  God, — 

To  Christ,  the  power  of  God  in  man, — 
To  me,  when  I  am  all  renew'd, — 

When  I  in  Christ  am  fonn'd  again, 
And  witness,  from  all  sin  set  free, — 
All  things  are  possible  to  me. 

488  s.  M. 

Clirist,  the  guide  and  counsellor. 

JESUS,  my  truth,  my  way, 
My  sure,  unerring  light, 
On  tliee  my  feeble  steps  I  stay, 
Which  thou  wilt  guide  aright. 

2  My  wisdom  and  my  guide, 
My  counsellor  thou  art ; 

O  never  let  me  leave  thy  side, 
Or  from  thy  paths  depart. 


294  SANCTIFICATIOX. 

3  I  lift  mine  eyes  to  thee, 
Thou  gracious,  bleeding  Lamb, 

That  I  may  now  enlighten'd  be, 
And  never  put  to  shame. 

4  Never  ■nill  I  remove 

Out  of  thy  hands  my  cause ; 
But  rest  in  thy  redeeming  love, 
And  hang  upon  thy  cross. 

5  0  make  me  all  like  thee, 
Before  I  hence  remove ; 

Settle,  confirm,  and  'stablish  me. 
And  build  me  up  in  love. 

6  Let  me  thy  witness  live, 
When  sin  is  all  destroy'd; 

And  then  my  spotless  soul  receive, 
And  take  me  home  to  God. 

489  1st  P.  M.  6  ^^n€«  8s. 

nU  blood  decmsetk  f)'om  all  sin. 

PEIS'NERS  of  hope,  lift  up  your  heads ; 
The  day  of  hberty  draws  near ; 
Jesus,  who  on  the  serjoeut  treads, 

Shall  soon  in  your  behalf  appear. 
The  Lord  will  to  his  temple  come; 
Prepare  your  hearts  to  make  him  room. 

2  Ye  all  shall  find,  whom  in  his  word 
Himself  hath  caused  to  put  your  trust. 

The  Father  of  our  dying  Lord 
Is  ever  to  his  promise  just; 

Faithful,  if  we  our  sins  confess. 

To  cleanse  from  all  unrighteousness. 

S  O  ye  of  fearful  hearts,  be  strong ! 

Your  downcast  eyes  and  hands  lift  up  I 
Ye  shall  not  be  forgotten  long ; 

Hope  to  the  end,  in  Jesus  hope ! 
Tell  him  ye  wait  his  grace  to  prove ; 
And  cannot  fail,  if  God  is  love. 


SANCTIFICATION.  295 

490  l&fP.U.Q  lines  Sa. 
The  promises  are  sure. 

PEIS'NEES  of  hope,  be  strong,  be  bold ; 
Cast  off  your  doubts,  disdain  to  fear ; 
Dare  to  believe ;  on  Christ  lay  hold ; 

Wrestle  with  Christ  in  misfhty  prayer; 
Tell  him, — We  will  not  let  thee'^go, 
Till  we  thy  name,  thy  nature  know. 

2  Hast  thou  not  died  to  purge  our  sin. 
And  risen,  thy  death  for  us  to  plead  ? 

To  write  thy  law  of  love  within 
Our  hearts,  and  make  us  free  indeed  ? 

That  we  our  Eden  miglit  regain. 

Thou  diedst,  and  couldst  not  die  in  vain. 

S  The  promise  stands,  forever  sure, 
And  we  shall  in  thme  image  shine, 

Partakers  of  a  nature  pure, 
Holy,  angelical,  divuie ; 

In  spirit  jom'd  to  thee,  the  Son, 

As  thou  art  with  the  Father  one. 

491  4:thP.  M.  886,  886. 
The  glorious  hope. 

0  GLORIOUS  hope  of  perfect  love, 
It  lifts  me  up  to  things  above ; 
It  bears  on  eagles'  wings ; 
It  gives  my  ravish' d  soul  a  t«ste, 
And  makes  me  for  some  moments  feast 
With  Jesus'  priests  and  kings. 

2  Eejoicing  now  in  earnest  hope, 
I  stand,  and  from  the  mountam  top 

See  all  the  land  below : 
Elvers  of  milk  and  honey  rise, 
And  all  the  fruits  of  paradise 

In  endless  plenty  grow. 


296  SANCTIFICATION. 

3  A  land  of  com,  and  wine,  and  oil, 
Favour'd  with  God's  peculiar  smile, 

With  every  blessing  blest ; 
There  dwells  the  Lord  our  Kighteousness. 
And  keeps  his  own  in  perfect  peace, 

And  everlasting  rest. 

4  0  that  I  might  at  once  go  up ; 
Ko  more  on  this  side  Jordan  stop, 

But  now  the  land  possess ; 
This  moment  end  my  legal  years  ; 
Sorrows  and  sins,  and  doubts  and  fears, 

A  howling  wilderness. 

492  c.M, 

A  Jiope  full  ofimmortaUty. 

0  JOYFUL  sound  of  gospel  grace, 
Christ  shall  in  me  appear ; 
I,  even  I,  shall  see  his  face, — 
I  shall  be  holy  here. 

2  The  glorious  crown  of  righteotisness 
To  me  reach' d  out  I  view: 

Conqu'ror  through  him,  I  soon  shall  seize, 
And  wear  it  as  my  due. 

3  The  promised  land,  from  Pisgah's  top, 
I  now  exult  to  see : 

My  hope  is  full,  (O  glorious  hope !) 
"Of  immortality. 

4  With  me,  I  know,  I  feel,  thou  art ; 
But  this  cannot  suffice, 

Unless  thou  plantest  in  my  heart 
A  constant  paradise. 

5  My  earth  thou  wat'rest  from  on  high, 
But  make  it  all  a  pool : 

Spring  up,  0  Well,  I  ever  cry ; 
Spring  lip  within  my  soul. 


SANCTIFICATION.  297 

6  Come,  0  my  God,  thyself  reveal ; 

Fill  all  this  mighty  void : 
Thou  only  canst  my  spirit  fill ; 

Come,  0  my  God,  my  God. 

493  L.  M. 

There  remaineili  a  rest  for  the  people  of  God. 

COME,  O  thou  greater  than  our  heart, 
And  make  thy  faithful  mercies  known ; 
The  mind  which  was  in  thee  impart : 

Thy  constant  mind  in  us  be  showni. 
2  O  let  us  by  thy  cross  abide, 

Thee,  only  thee,  resolved  to  know, 
The  Lamb  for  sinnei-s  crucified, 

A  world  to  save  from  endless  wo. 
S  Take  us  into  thy  people's  rest. 

And  we  from  our  own  works  shall  cease ; 
"With  thy  meek  Spirit  arm  our  breast. 

And  keep  our  minds  in  perfect  peace. 
4  Jesus,  for  this  we  calmly  wait ; 

0  let  our  eyes  behold  thee  near ! 
Hasten  to  make  our  heaven  complete ; 

Appear,  our  glorious  God,  appear. 

494  L.  M. 

Tlie  promised  rest. 

GOD  of  all  power,  and  truth,  and  grace, 
Which  shall  from  age  to  age  endure  ; 
Whose  word,  when  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass, 

Remains,  and  stands  forever  sure  : — 
2  That  I  thy  mercy  may  proclaim. 

That  all  mankind  thy  truth  may  see, 
Hallow  thy  great  and  glorious  name, 

And  perfect  holuiess  in  me. 

Give  me  a  new,  a  perfect  heart, 

From  doubt,  and  fear,  and  sorrow  free ; 
The  mind  which  was  in  Christ  impart, 

And  let  my  spirit  cleave  to  thee. 


298  SANCTIFICATION. 

4  0  that  I  now,  from  sin  released, 
Thy  word  may  to  the  utmost  prove ; 

Enter  into  the  promised  rest, — 
The  Canaan  of  thy  perfect  love. 

495  SdP.  M.  4  63  &  2  89. 

Rejoicing  in  prospect  of  the  blessing. 

YE  ransom'd  sinners,  hear, 
The  pris'ners  of  the  Lord ; 
And  wait  till  Christ  appear, 

According  to  his  word  : 
Eejoice  in  hope,  rejoice  with  me ; 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

2  In  God  we  put  our  trust; 

If  we  our  sins  confess, 
Eaithful  is  he  and  just, 

From  all  unrighteousness 
To  cleanse  us  ail,  both  you  and  me : 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

5  Surely  in  us  the  hope 
Of  gloiy  shall  appear; 

Sinners,  your  heads  lift  up, 

And  see  redemption  near: 
Again  I  say,  Eejoice  with  me ; 
"VVe  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

4  Who  Jesus'  suffrings  share, 
My  fellow-pris'ners  now. 

Ye  soon  the  crown  shall  wear 
On  your  triumphant  brow : 
Eejoice  in  hope,  rejoice  with  me ; 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

5  The  word  of  God  is  sure, 
And  never  can  remove ; 

We  shall  in  heart  be  pure, 

And  perfected  in  love : 
Eejoice  in  hope,  rejoice  with  me ; 
We  shaU  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 


SANCTIFICATIOK 

6  Then  let  ns  gladly  bring 

Our  sacrifice  of  praise : 
Let  us  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  glory  in  his  grace : 
Kejoice  in  hope,  rejoice  with  me; 
We  shixll  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

496  L.  M. 

The  land  of  rest. 

THY  lo\dng  Spirit,  Lord,  alone, 
Can  lead  me  forth,  and  make  me  free ; 
The  bondage  break  in  which  I  groan, 
And  set  my  heart  at  liberty. 

2  Now  let  thy  Spirit  bring  me  in, 
And  give  thy  servant  to  possess 

The  land  of  rest  from  inbred  siii, — 
The  land  of  perfect  holiness. 

3  Lord,  I  believe  thy  power  the  same  ; 
The  same  thy  truth  and  grace  endure ; 

And  in  thy  blessed  hands  1  am, 
And  trust  thee  for  a  perfect  cure. 

4  Come,  Saviour,  come,  and  make  me  whole ; 
Entirely  all  my  sins  remove ; 

To  perfect  health  restore  my  soul, — 
To  perfect  holiness  and  love. 

497  s.M. 

Purity  of  heart, 

BLEST  are  the  pure  in  heart. 
For  they  shall  see  our  God; 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs ; 
Their  soul  is  his  abode. 

2  Still  to  the  lowly  soul 

He  doth  himself  impart, 
And  for  his  temple  and  his  throne 

Selects  the  pure  in  heart. 


300  SANCTIFICATION. 

498  9tli  p.  M.  87,  87,  87,  sr. 

The  new  creation. 

LOVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 
Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down, 
Fix  in  ns  thy  humble  dwelling ; 
All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Jesus,  thou  art  all  compassion, — 
Pure  unbounded  love  thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation ; 
Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe,  O  breathe  thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ; 
Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit ; 

Let  us  find  that  second  rest. 
Take  away  our  bent  to  sinning; 

Alpha  and  Omega  be^ 
End  of  faith,  as  its  begmning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

S  Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive ; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never. 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave : 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  thee  as  thy  hosts  above. 
Pray,  and  praise  tliee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  thy  perfect  love. 

4  Finish  then  thy  new  creation  ; 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be ; 
Let  us  see  thy  great  salvation, 

Perfectly  restored  in  thee : 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place, — 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee. 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


SANCTIFICATION.  301 


499 


4th  P.  M.  886,  886. 
The  pure  in  heart  shdU  see  God. 

SAVIOUR,  on  me  the  grace  bestow. 
That,  with  thy  children,  I  may  know 
My  sins  on  earth  forgiven ; 
Give  me  to  prove  the  kingdom  mine, 
And  taste,  in  hoHness  divine, 
The  happiness  of  heaven. 

2  Me  with  that  restless  thirst  inspire. 
That  sacred,  infinite  desire, 

And  feast  my  hungry  heart; 
Less  than  thyself  cannot  suffice  ; 
My  soul  for  all  thy  fulness  cries,— 

For  all  thou  hast  and  art. 

3  Jesus,  the  crowning  gi-ace  impart; 
Bless  me  with  purity  of  heart, 

That  now  beholding  thee, 

1  soon  may  view  thy  open  face. 
On  all  thy  glorious  beauties  gaze, 

And  God  forever  see. 

500  c.  M. 

A  perfect  Tieart  the  Redeemer's  throne. 

OFOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
A  heai't  from  sin  set  free ; — 
A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood, 
So  freely  spilt  for  mo  : — 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 
My  great  Redeemer's  throne  ; 

Where  only  Chi'ist  is  heard  to  speak, — 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  0  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart, 
Believing,  true,  and  clean; 

Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  Him  that  dwells  witliin: — 


802  SANCTIFICATION. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renew'd, 
And  full  of  love  divine  ; 

Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart; 
Come  quickly  from  above ; 

Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, — 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  Love. 


501  L.M. 

The  new  covenant. 

OGod,  most  merciful  and  true, 
Thy  nature  to  my  soiil  impart; 
'Stablish  with  me  the  cov'nant  new, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart 

2  To  real  holiness  restored, 

0  let  me  gain  my  Saviour's  mind ; 
And  in  the  knowledge  of  my  Lord, 

Fulness  of  life  eternal  find. 

3  Eemembcr,  Lord,  my  sins  no  more, 
That  them  I  may  no  more  forget ; 

But,  sunk  in  guiltless  shame,  adore, 
With  speechless  wonder,  at  thy  feet. 

4  O'erwhelm'd  with  thy  stupendous  giacc, 

1  shall  not  in  thy  presence  move  ; 
But  breathe  unutterable  praise, 

And  rapt'rous  awe,  and  silent  love. 

5  Then  every  murm'ring  thought,  and  vaui, 
Expires,  in  sweet  confusion  lost: 

I  cannot  of  my  cross  complain, — 
1  cannot  of  "my  goodness  boast. 

6  Pardon"  d  for  all  that  I  have  done, 
My  mouth  as  in  the  dust  I  hide ; 

And  glory  give  to  God  alone, — 
My  God  in  Jesus  pacified. 


SANCTIFICATION.  303 

502  5th  ¥.1^.4:  lines  7s. 

Perfect  submission. 

WHEN,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  be 
Perfectly  resign'd  to  thee  ? 
Poor  and  vile  in  my  own  eyes, 
Only  in  thy  wisdom  wise  ? 

2  Only  thee  content  to  know, 
Ignorant  of  all  below  ? 

Only  guided  by  thy  light? 
Only  mighty  in  thy  might? 

3  So  I  may  thy  Spirit  know, 
Let  him  as  he  listeth  blow : 
Let  the  manner  be  unknown, 
So  I  may  with  thee  be  one  : — 

4  Fully  in  my  life  express 
All  the  heights  of  holiness ; 
Sweetly  let  my  spirit  prove, 
All  the  depths  of  humble  love. 

503  L.M. 

Christ  all  in  aU. 

HOLY,  and  true,  and  righteous  Lord, 
I  wait  to  prove  thy  perfect  will : 
Be  mindful  of  thy  gracious  word. 

And  stamp  me  with  thy  Spirit's  seal. 
2  Open  my  faith's  interior  eye : 

Display  thy  glory  from  above ; 
And  all  I  am  shall  sink  and  die, 

Lost  in  astonishment  and  love. 
S  Confound,  o'erpower  me  by  thy  grace ; 

I  would  be  by  myself  abhorr'd  ; 
All  might,  all  majesty,  all  praise, 

All  glory,  be  to  Christ  my  Lord. 
4  Now  let  me  gain  perfection's  height ; 

Now  let  me  into  nothing  fall, 
As  less  than  nothing  in  thy  sight, 

And  feel  that  Christ  is  a'll  in  all. 


304  SANCTIFICATION. 

504  1st  T.^L  6  lines  Sb. 

Ttce  prize,  of  our  high  calling. 

TO  thee,  great  God  of  love,  I  bow, 
And  prostrate  in  thy  sight  adore : 
By  faith  I  see  thee  passing  now : 

I  liave,  but  still  I  ask  for  more : 
A  glimpse  of  love  cannot  suffice  ; 
My  soul  for  all  thy  presence  cries, 

2  More  favor'd  than  the  saints  of  old, 
Who  now  by  faith  approach  to  thee, 

Shall  all,  with  open  face,  behold 
In  Christ,  the  glorious  Deity ; 
Shall  see  and  put  salvation  on, 
The  nature  of  thy  sinless  Son. 

3  This,  this  is  our  high  calling's  prize; 
Tliine  imasre  in  thy  Son  I  claim; 

And  still  to  liigher  elories  rise, 

Till,  all  transform  d,  I  know  thy  name, 
And  ^lide  to  all  my  heaven  above, — 
My  highest  heaven*  iu  Jesus'  love. 

505  L.  M. 

Mark  of  j^erfeciion. 

WHAT  !  never  speak  one  evil  word? 
Or  rash,  or  idle,  or  unkind? 
O  how  shall  I,  most  gracious  Lord, 

This  mark  of  true  perfection  find  ? 
2  Thy  sinless  mind  in  me  reveal; 
Thy  Spirit's  plenitude  impart; 
And  all  my  spotless  life  shall  tell 
The''  abundance  of  a  loving  heart. 

506  L.1L 

Renouncing  all  for  Christ. 

COME,  Saviour,  Jesus,  from  above. 
Assist  me  with  thy  h'^avenlj'  grace; 
Empty  my  heart  of  earthly  love. 
And  for  thyself  prepare  the  place. 


SANCTIFICATION.  305 

2  0  let  tliy  sacred  presence  fill, 
And  set  my  longing  spirit  free ; 

Which  pants  to  have  no  other  will, 
But  night  and  day  to  feast  on  thee- 

8  While  in  this  region  here  below, 

No  other  good  will  I  pursue : 
I'll  bid  this  world  of  noise  and  show, 

With  all  its  glitt'riug  snares,  adieu. 

4  That  path  with  humble  speed  I'll  seek. 
In  which  my  Saviour's  footsteps  shine. 

Nor  will  I  hear,  nor  will  I  speak, 
Of  any  other  love  but  thine. 

5  Henceforth  may  no  profane  delight 
Divide  this  consecrated  soul ; 

Possess  it  thou,  who  hast  the  right, 
As  Lord  and  Master  of  the  whole. 

6  Nothing  on  earth  do  I  desire, 

But  thy  pure  love  within  my  breast; 
This,  only  this,  will  I  require, 
And  freely  give  up  all  the  rest. 


507  s.M. 

The,  perfect  Icvw  of  love. 

THE  thing  my  God  doth  hate, 
That  I  no  more  may  do, 
Thy  creature,  Lord,  again  create, 
And  all  my  soul  renew  : 

2  My  soul  shall  then,  like  thine, 
Abhor  the  thing  unclean,^ 

And,  sanctified  by  love  divine, 
Forever  cease  from  sin. 

3  That  blessed  law  of  thine, 
Jesus,  to  me  impart; 

The  Spirit's  law  of  life  divine, 
0  write  it  on  my  heart ! 


806  SANCTIFICATION. 

4  Implant  it  deep  witliin, 
"Whence  it  may  ne'er  remove, — 

The  law  of  liberty  from  sin, 
The  perfect  law  of  love. 

5  Thy  nature  be  my  law, — 
Thy  spotless  sanctity; 

And  sweetly  every  moment  draw 
My  happy  soul  to  thee. 

6  Soul  of  my  soul,  remain  I 
Who  didst  for  all  fulfil. 

In  me,  O  Lord  fulfil  again 
Thy  heavenly  Father's  wiU. 

508  CM. 

Aspiring  after  hoUriess. 

THOU  God  of  all-sufficient  grace, 
My  God  in  Christ  thou  aft ; 
O  may  I  walk  before  thy  face, 

Tiiri  am  pure  in  heart: 
Until  transform' d  by  faith  divine, 

I  gain  that  love  unknown; 
And  bright  in  all  thine  image  shine, 

By  putting  on  thy  Son. 
2  Now,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

In  council  join  again. 
To  reimpress  thine  Image,  lost 

By  frail,  apostate  man  ; 
O  niight  I,  Lord,  thy  form  express, — 

Begotten  from  above, — 
Be  stamp'd  with  real  holiness. 

And  ffll'd  with  perfect  love ! 

509  G.M. 

Cordial  obedience. 

COME,  Lord,  and  claim  me  for  thine  own 
Saviour,  thy  right  assert; 
Come,  gracious  Lord,  set  up  thy  throne. 
And  reign  within  my  heart. 


SANCTIFICATION.  307 

2  The  day  of  thy  great  power  I  feel, 
And  pant  for  liberty  ; 

I  loathe  myself,  deny  my  will, 
And  give  ixp  all  for  thee. 

3  I  hate  my  sins, — no  longer  mine, 
For  I  renounce  them  too  ; 

My  weakness  with  thy  strength  I  join ; 
Thy  strength  shall  all  subdue. 

4  So  shall  I  bless  thy  pleasing  sway, 
And,  sitting  at  thy  feet, 

Thy  laws  with  all  my  heart  obey, — 
With  all  my  soul  submit. 


510  L.  M. 

The  light  yoke  and  easy  'burden. 

OTHAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone ; 
0  that  I  eould  at  last  submit 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down — 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet. 

2  Eest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find : 
Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 

Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  oif  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 
And  fully  set  my  spirit  free; 

I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, — 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  leana  of  thee,  my  God ; 
Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove ; 

The  cross  all  stain' lI  with  hallow'd  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  woiild,  but  thou  must  give  the  power ; 
My  heart  from  every  sin  release ; 

Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 


308  SANCTIFICATION. 

511  4th  P.  M.  886,  886. 
The  VUssed  hope. 

BUT  can  it  be  that  I  should  prove 
Forever  faithful  to  thy  love, — 
From  sin  forever  cease  ? 

1  thank  thee  for  the  blessed  hope ; 
It  lifts  my  drooping  spirits  up ; 

It  gives  me  back  my  peace. 

2  In  thee,  0  Lord,  I  put  my  trust ; 
Mighty,  and  merciful,  and  just, 

Thy  sacred  word  is  past; 
And  I,  who  dare  thy  word  believe, 
Without  committing  sin  shall  live, — 

Shall  live  to  God  at  last. 
S  I  rest  in  thine  almighty  power ; 
The  name  of  Jesus  is  my  tower 

That  hides  my  life  above  : 
Thou  canst,  thou  wilt,  my  helper  be ; 
Mv  confidence  is  all  ui  thee, 

*rhe  faithful  God  of  love. 
4  Wherefore,  in  never-ceasing  prayer, 
Mv  soul  to  thy  continual  care 

1  faithfully  commend ; 
Assured  that  thou  through  life  wilt  save, 
And  show  thyself  beyond  the  grave 

My  everlastLng  Friend. 

512  5th  P.  M.  4  lines  7s. 
Rejoicing  in  hope. 

JESUS  comes  with  all  his  grace, 
Comes  to  save  a  fallen  race; 
Object  of  our  glorious  hope, 
Jesus  comes  to  hft  us  up. 
2  Let  the  living  stones  cry  out; 
Let  the  sons  of  Abrah'm  shout: 
Praise  we  all  our  lowly  King  • 
Give  him  thanks,  rejoice,  and  sing. 


SANCTIFICATION.  309 

3  "We  are  now  his  lawful  right ; 
Walk  as  children  of  the  light ; 
We  shall  soon  obtain  the  grace, 
Pure  in  heart,  to  see  his  face. 

4  We  shall  gain  our  calling's  prize ; 
After  God  we  all  shall  rise, 

Fill'd  with  joy,  and  love,  and  peace, 
Perfected  in  holiness. 

5  Let  us  then  rejoice  in  hope ; 
Steadily  to  Christ  look  up ; 
Trust  to  be  redeem'd  from  sin, 
Wait  till  he  appear  within. 

6  Hasten,  Lord,  the  perfect  day ; 
Let  thy  every  servant  say, — 

I  have  now  obtain'd  the  power, 
Born  of  God,  to  sin  no  more. 


513  ^        CM, 

Ths  garner  of  God. 

COME,  thou  omniscient  Son  of  man, 
Display  thy  sifting  power ; 
Come,  with  thy  Spirit's  winn'wing  fan. 
And  throughly  purge  thy  floor. 

2  The  chaff  of  sin,  the  accursed  thing, 
Far  from  our  souls  be  driven ; 

The  wheat  into  thy  garner  bruig, 
And  lay  us  up  tor  heaven. 

3  Whate'er  offends  thy  glorious  eyes. 
Far  from  our  hearts  remove ; 

As  dust  before  the  whirlwind  flies, 
Disperse  it  by  thy  love. 

4  Then  let  us  all  thy  fulness  know, 
From  every  sin  set  free ; 

Saved  to  the  utmost,  saved  below, 
And  perfected  in  thee. 


310  SANCTIFICATION. 

514  20th  p.  M.  66,  77,  77. 

The  willing  captive. 

JESUS,  thou  art  our  King ! 
To  me  thy  succour  bring ; 
Christ  the  mighty  one  art  tliou ; 

Help  for  all  on  thee  is  laid : 
This  tne  word ;  I  claim  it  now ; 

Send  me  now  the  promised  aid. 

2  High  on  the  Father's  throne, 

O  look  with  pity  do\vn ! 
Help,  0  help,  attend  my  call; 

Captive  lead  captivity: 
King  of  glory,  Lord  of  all, 

Christ,  be  Lord,  be  King  to  me ! 

8  I  now  would  feel  thy  sway, 

And  only  thee  obey; 
Thee  my  spirit  pants  to  meet : 

This  my  one,  my  ceaseless  prayer, — 
Make,  O  make  my  heart  thy  seat ; 

0  set  up  thy  kingdom  there ! 

4  Triumph  and  reign  in  me. 

And  spread  thy  victory; 
Hell,  and  death,  and  sin  control ; 

Pride,  and  wi-ath,  and  every  foe, 
All  subdue ;  through  all  my  soul, 

Conqu'rin^  and  to  conquer  go. 

515  c.  M. 

The  omnipotence  of  love. 

GOD  of  eternal  truth  and  grace. 
Thy  faithful  promise  seal ; 
Thy  word,  thy  oath,  to  Abrah'm's  race. 

In  me,  0  Lord,  fulfil. 
2  That  mighty  faith  on  me  bestow, 

"Which  cannot  ask  in  vain ; 
Which  holds,  and  will  not  let  thee  go. 
Till  I  my  suit  obtain :— 


SANCTIFICATION.  311 

3  Till  tlioii  into  my  soul  inspire 
The  perfect  love  unknown ; 

And  tell  my  infinite  desire, — 
Wbate'er  thou  wilt,  be  done. 

4  On  me  the  faith  divine  bestow, 
Which  doth  the  mountain  move  ; 

And  all  my  spotless  life  shall  show 
The'  omnipotence  of  love- 

516  5th  P.  ML  4  lijies  7s. 

Perfeet  peace. 

PEINCE  of  peace,  control  my  will ; 
Bid  this  struggling  heart  be  still ; 
Bid  my  fears  and  doubtiugs  cease, — 
Hush  my  spirit  into  peace. 

2  Thou  hast  bought  me  with  thy  blood, 
Open'd  wide  the  gate  to  God : 

Peace  I  ask — but  peace  must  be, 
Lord,  in  being  one  with  thee. 

3  May  thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done ; 
May  thy  will  and  mine  be  one : 
Chase  these  doubtings  from  my  heart; 
■Now  thy  perfect  peace  impart. 

4  Sa\4our !  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
Thou  my  life,  my  God,  my  all  I 
Let  thy  happy  servant  be 
One  for  evermore  with  thee  1 

517  CM. 

77ip  commandments  are  exceeding  "broad. 

DEEPEN  the  wound  thy  hands  have  made 
In  this  weak,  helpless  soul : 
Till  mercy,  with  its  balmy  aid, 
Descend  to  make  me  whole. 
2  The  sharpness  of  thy  two-edged  sword 

Enable  me  to'  endure; 
Till  bold  to  say, — My  hall'wing  Lord 
Hath  wi-ought  a  perfect  cure. 


312  SANCTIFICATION. 

3  1  see  the'  exceeding  broad  command, 
Whicti  all  contains  in  one : 

Enlarge  my  heart  to  understand 
The  mystery  unknown. 

4  0  that,  with  all  thy  saints,  I  might 
By  sweet  experience  prove 

Wliat  is  the  length,  and  breadth,  and  height. 
And  depth,  of  perfect  love. 

518  CM. 

Perfect  freedom. 

IF  thon  impart  thyself  to  me. 
No  other  good  1  need  : 
If  thou,  the  Son,  shalt  make  me  free, 
I  shall  be  free  indeed. 

2  I  cannot  rest  till  in  thy  blood 

1  full  redemption  have ; 

But  thou,  through  whom  I  come  to  God, 
Canst  to  the  utmost  save. 

3  From  sin, — ^the  guilt,  the  power,  the  pain,. 
Thou  wilt  redeem  my  soul : 

Lord,  I  believe — and  not  in  vaha ; 
My  faith  shall  make  me  whole. 

4  I,  too,  with  thee,  shall  walk  in  white  ; 
With  all  thy  saints  shall  prove 

The  length  and  depth,  and  breadth  and  heigh." 
Of  everlasting  love. 

519  5th  P.  M.  4  ZMi«f  7s. 

The  image  of  God. 

PATHER  of  eternal  grace, 
Glorify  thyself  in  me ; 
Sweetly  beaming  in  my  face 
May  the  world  thine  image  see. 

2  Happy  only  in  thy  love, 
Poor,^unfriended,    or  unknown: 

Fix  my  thoughts  on  things  above; 
Stay  my  heart  on  tliee  alone. 


SANCTIFICATION.  313 

3  To  thy  gracious  will  resign' d — 
All  thy  will  by  me  be  done ; 

Give  me,  Lord,  the  perfect  mind 
Of  thy  well-beloved  Son. 

4  Counting  gain  and  glory  loss, 
May  1  tread  the  patn  he  trod ; 

Die  with  Jesus  on  the  cross, — 
Eise  with  him  to  live  with  God. 

520  s.M. 

Glorious  liberty. 

OCOME,  and  dwell  in  me, 
Spirit  of  jx)wer  within ; 
And  bring  the  glorious  liberty 
From  sorrow,  fear,  and  sin  I 
2  The  seed  of  sin's  disease, 

Spirit  of  health,  remove, — 
Spirit  of  finished  holiness, 
Spirit  of  perfect  love. 

5  Hasten  the  joyful  day 
Which  shall  my  sins  consume ; 

When  old  things  shall  be  done  away, 

And  all  things  new  become. 
4:  I  want  the  witness,  Lord, 

That  all  I  do  is  right,— 
According  to  thy  Avill  and  word, — 

Well  pleasing  in  thy  sight. 
5  I  ask  no  higher  state ; 

Indulge  me  but  in  this. 
And  soon  or  later  then  translate 

To  my  eternal  bliss. 

521  CM. 

7%e  perfect  restfroin  sin. 

JESUS,  my  Lord,  I  cry  to  thee, 
Against  the  foe  within  : 
I  want  a  constant  liberty, 
A  perfect  rest  from  sin. 


314  SANCTIFICATION. 

2  Thy  killing  and  thy  quick'ning  power, 
Jesus,  in  me  display; 

The  life  of  nature,  from  this  hour, 
My  pride  and  passion  slay. 

3  Then,  then,  my  utmost  Saviour,  raise 
My  soul  with  saints  above. 

To  serve  thy  will,  and  spread  thy  praise, 
And  sing  thy  perfect  love. 

522  c.  M. 

The  exceeding  great  reward. 

THY  name  to  )ne,  thy  nature  grant ! 
This,  only  this  be  given  ! 
Isothing  besfde  my  God  I  want; 
Nothing  in  earth  or  heaven. 

2  Come,  0  my  Saviour,  come  away; 
Into  my  soul  descend; 

No  longer  from  thy  creature  stay, 
My  Author  and  'my  End. 

3  The  bliss  thou  hast  for  me  prepared, 
No  longer  be  delay'd ; 

Come,  my  exceeding  great  Reward, 
For  whom  I  first  was  made. 

4  Come,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
And  seal  me  thine  abode : 

Let  all  I  am  in  thee  be  lost, 
Let  all  be  lost  in  God. 

523  L.M. 

Waiting  for  the  promise. 

0  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace ! 
O  all-atoning  Lamb  of  God ! 

1  wait  to  see  thy  glorious  face  ; 

I  seek  redemption  in  thy  blood. 

2  Thou  art  the  anchor  of  my  hope ; 
The  feithful  promise  I  receive : 

Surely  thy  death  shall  raise  me  up. 
For  thou  hast  died  that  I  might  live^ 


SANCTIFICATION.  316 

8  Satan,  with  all  his  arts,  no  more 
Me  from  the  Gospel  hope  can  move ; 

1  shall  receive  the  gracious  power, 
And  find  the  pearl  of  perfect  love. 

4  My  flesh,  which  cries,— It  cannot  be, 
Shall  silence  keep  before  the  Lord; 

And  earth,  and  hell,  and  sin  shall  flee 
At  Jesus'  everlasting  word. 

524  c.  M. 

Entire  purificaiion. 

EOKEVER  here  my  rest  shall  be, 
Close  to  thy  bleedinsf  side ; 
This  all  my  hope,  and  all  my  plea, — 
For  me  the  Saviour  died. 

2  My  dying  Saviour,  and  my  God, 
Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin, 

Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 

3  "Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  thine  own; 
Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art ; 

Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone, — 
My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4  The'  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 
Till  faith  to  sight  improve; 

Till  hope  in  full  "fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  be  love. 

^^25  6th  P.  M.  6  linss  Ts. 

Entire  consecration. 

FATHEE,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
As  by  the  celestial  host, 

Let  thy  will  on  earth  be  done ; 
Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  given. 
Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 


316  SANCTIFICATION. 

2  Vilest  of  the  sinful  race, 
Lo !  I  answer  to  thy  call : 

Meanest  vessel  of  thy  grace, 
Grace  divinely  free  for  all ; 
Lo  !  I  come  to  do  thy  wiU, 
All  thy  counsel  to  fmfil. 

3  If  so  poor  a  -worm  as  I 
May  to  thy  great  glory  live, 

All  my  actions  sanctify, 

All  my  words  and  thoughts  receive ; 
Claim  me  for  thy  service,  claim 
AU  I  have,  and  all  I  am, 

4  Take  my  soul  and  body's  powers ; 
Take  my  mem'ry,  mind,  and  will; 

All  my  goods,  and  all  my  hours  ; 

All  I  know,  and  all  I  feel ; 
All  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do ; 
Take  my  heart,  but  make  it  new. 

526  c.  M. 

Longing  to  te  dissolved  in  love. 

JESUS  hath  died  that  I  might  live, 
Might  live  to  God  alone ; 
In  him  eternal  life  receive, 
And  be  in  spirit  one. 

2  Saviour,  I  thank  thee  for  the  grace, 

The  gift  unspeakable  ; 
And  wait  with  arms  of  faith  to'  embrace, 

And  aU  thy  love  to  feel. 

5  My  soul  breaks  out  in  strong  desire, 
The  perfect  bliss  to  prove ; 

My  longing  heart  is  all  on  fire 
To  be  dSsolved  in  love. 

4  Give  me  thyself;  from  every  boast, 

From  every  wish  set  free ; 
Let  all  I  am  in  thee  be  lost, 

But  give  thyself  to  me. 


SANCTIFICATION.  317 

5  Thy  gifts,  alas !  cannot  suffice, 

Unless  thyself  be  given  ; 
Thy  presence  makes  my  paradise, 

Ana  where  thou  art  is  heaven. 

527  c.  M. 

Sotd  and  liody  dedicated  to  the  Lord, 

LET  Him  to  whom  we  now  belong, 
His  sov'reign  right  assert; 
And  take  up  every  thankful  song. 
And  every  loving  heart. 

2  He  justly  claims  us  for  his  own, 
Who  bought  us  with  a  price : 

The  Christian  lives  to  Christ  alone ; 
To  Christ  alone  he  dies. 

3  Jesus,  thine  own  at  last  receive ; 
Fulfil  our  heart's  desire ; 

And  let  us  to  thy  glory  live, 
And  in  thy  cause  expire. 

4  Our  Bouls  and  bodies  we  resign ; 
"With  joy  we  render  thee 

Our  all, — no  longer  ours,  but  thine 
To  all  eternity. 

528  20th  P.  M.  66,  Y7,  77. 

Panting  for  the  fulness  of  Deittj. 

SAVIOUE,  the  world's  and  mine. 
Was  ever  grief  like  thine  ? 
Thou  my  pain,  my  curse,  hast  borne ; 

All  my  sins  were  laid  on  thee : 
Help  me,  Lord,  for  thee  I  mourn; 

Draw  me.  Saviour,  after  thee. 

2  To  love  is  all  my  wish ; 

I  only  live  for  this : 
Gi-ant  me,  Lord,  my  heart's  desire, 

There,  by  faith,  forever  dwell ; 
This  I  always  will  require. 

Thee,  and  only  thee  to  feel. 


318  SANCTIFICATION. 

3  Thy  power  I  pant  to  prove, 
Eooted  and  fix'd  in  love; 

Strengthen'd  by  thy  Spirit's  might, 
Wise  to  fathom  things  divine, 

"What  the  length,  and  breadth,  and  height. 
What  the  depth  of  love  like  thine. 

4  Ah !  give  me  this  to  know, 
With  afi  thy  saints  below; 

Swells  my  soul  to  compass  thee : 
Pants  in  thee  to  live  and  move ; 

FUl'd  -vvith  all  the  Deity, 
Ail  immersed  and  lost  in  love  I 


529  L.M. 

Thirsting  for  th-e  fulness  of  love. 

I  THIRST,  thoi;  wounded  Lamb  of  God, 
To  wash  me  in  thy  cleansing  blood ; 
To  dwell  within  thy  wounds ;  then  pain 
Is  sweet,  and  life  or  death  is  gain. 

2  Take  my  poor  heart,  and  let  it  be 
Forever  closed  to  all  but  thee : 

Seal  thou  my  breast,  and  let  me  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  forever  there. 

3  How  blest  are  they  who  still  abide 
Close  shelter'd  in  thy  bleeding  side ! 
Who  thence  their  life  and  strength  derive. 
And  by  thee  move,  and  in  thee  live. 

4  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and  death. 
Till  thou  thy  quick'ning  Spirit  breathe  ? 
Thou  giv'st  the  power  thy  grace  to  move .; 
0  wondrous  grace !  0  boundless  love  ! 


5  How  can  it  be,  thou  heavenly  King, 
That  thou  shouldst  us  to  glory  bring ; 
Make  slaves  the  partners  of  tfiy  throne, 
Deck'd  with  a  never-fading  crown  ? 


SANCTIFICATION.  319 

6  Hence  our  hearts  melt,  our  eyes  o'erflow, 
Our  words  are  lost,  nor  will  we  know, 
Nor  will  we  think  of  aught  beside, — 
My  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified. 

530  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  8s. 

Ardent  longings  for  tTie  Nessing. 

COME,  0  thou  universal  Good, 
Balm  of  the  wounded  conscience,  come  ! 
The  hungry,  dying  spirit's  food, 

The  weary,  wand'ring  pilgrim's  home ; 
Haven  to  take  the  shipwreck' d  in, 
My  everlasting  rest  from  sin. 

2  Come,  O  my  comfort  and  delight ; 

My  strength  and  health,  my  shield  and  sun, 
My  boast,  and  confidence,  and  might, 

"My  joy,  my  glory,  and  my  crown : 
My  Gospel  hope,  my  calling's  prize ; 
My  tree  of  life,  my  paradise. 

3  The  Secret  of  the  Lord  thou  art, 
The  mystery  so  long  unknown ; 

Christ  in  a  pxire  and  perfect  heart ; 

The  name  inscribed  on  the  white  stone: 
The  life  divine,  the  little  leaven, 
My  precious  pearl,  my  present  heaven. 

531  c.  M. 

Love  alone  victorious. 

WHEN  shall  I  see  the  welcome  hour 
That  plants  my  God  in  me  ? 
Spirit  of  health,  and  life,  and  power, 
And  perfect  liberty. 

2  Love  only  can  the  conquest  win, 

The  strength  of  sin  subdue: 
Come,  0  my  Saviour,  cast  out  sin, 

And  form  my  soul  anew. 


820  SANCTIFICATION. 

3  No  longer  then  my  heart  shall  mourn, 
While  sanctified  bV  grace, 

1  only  for  his  glory  burn, 
And  always  see  his  face. 

532  c.  M. 

The  affections  crucifled. 

JESUS,  mv  life,  thyself  apply ; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  breathe  : 
My  vile  affections  crucify ; 
'Conform  me  to  thy  death. 

2  Conqu'ror  of  hell,  and  earth,  and  sin, 
Still  with  the  rebel  strive  : 

Enter  my  soul  and  work  within. 
And  kill  and  make  alive. 

3  More  of  thy  life,  and  more  I  have, 
As  the  old" Adam  dies: 

Bury  me,  Saviour,  in  thy  grave, 
That  1  with  thee  may  Vise, 

4  Reign  in  me,  Lord ;  thy  foes  control, 
"Who  would  not  own  thy  sway; 

Diffuse  thine  image  through  my  soul ; 
Shine  to  the  perfect  day. 

5  Scatter  tlie  last  remains  of  sin, 
And  seal  me  thine  abode ; 

O  make  me  glorious  all  within, — 
A  temple  built  by  God ! 

533  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  8e. 

A  lively  sacrifice  to  God. 

OGOD,  what  offering  shall  I  give 
To  thee,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  skies  ? 
My  spirit,  soul,  and  flesh  receive, 

A  holy,  living  sacrifice : 
Small  as  it  is,  'tis  all  my  store ; 
More  shouldst  thou  have,  if  I  had  more. 


SANCTIFICATION.  321 

2  Now,  then,  my  God,  thou  hast  my  soul : 
No  longer  mine,  but  thine  I  am : 

Guard  thou  thine  own,  possess  it  whole ; 
Cheer  it  with  hope,  with  love  inflame. 
Thou  hast  my  spirit ;  there  display 
Thy  glory  to  the  perfect  day. 

3  Thou  hast  my  fiesh,  thy  hallow'd  shrine, 
Devoted  solely  to  thy  will  : 

Here  let  thy  light  forever  shine ; 

This  house  still  let  thy  presence  fill. 
O  Source  of  life !  live,  dwell,  and  move 
In  me,  till  all  my  life  be  love. 

4  Lord,  arm  me  with  thy  Spirit's  might: 
Suiee  I  am  call'd  by  thy  great  name, 

In  thee  let  all  my  thoughts  unite ; 

Of  all  my  works  be  thou  the  aim : 
Thy  love  attend  me  all  my  days, 
And  my  sole  business  be  thy  praise. 

534  5th  P.  M.  4  lines  7s- 

Panting  for  purity. 

HOLY  Lamb,  who  thee  receive, 
Who  in  thee  begin  to  live. 
Day  and  night  they  cry  to  thee, — 
As  thou  art,  so  let  us  be ! 

2  Jesus,  see  my  panting  breast; 
See,  I  pant  in  thee  to  rest ; 
Gladly  would  I  now  be  clean; 
Cleanse  me  now  from  every  sin- 

3  Fix,  O  fix  my  wav'ring  mind ; 
To  thy  cross  my  spirit  bind: 
Earthly  passions  far  remove ; 
Swallow  up  my  soul  in  love. 

4  Dust  and  ashes  though  we  be. 
Full  of  sin  and  misery, 

Thine  we  are,  thou  Son  of  God ; 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood  I 
21 


322  SANCTIFICATION. 

535  5th  p.  M.  4:  lines  7s. 

The  mind  tliat  was  in  CJirist. 

JESUS,  plant  and  root  in  me 
All  the  mind  that  was  in  thee; 
Settled  peace  I  then  shall  find ; 
Jesus'  is  a  quiet  mind. 

2  Anger  I  no  more  shall  feel, — 
Always  even,  always  still ; 
Meekly  on  my  God  reclined; 
Jesus''  is  a  gentle  mind. 

3  I  shall  suffer  and  fulfil 

All  my  Father's  gracious  wiH  ; 
Be  in  all  alike  resign'd ; 
Jesus'  is  a  patient  mind. 

4  When  'tis  deeply  rooted  here. 
Perfect  love  shall  cast  out  fear ; 
Fear  doth  servile  spirits  bind; 
Jesus'  is  a  noble  mmd. 

5  I  shall  nothing  know  beside 
Jesus,  and  him  crucified  : 
Perfectly  to  him  be  join'd ; 
Jesus'  is  a  loving  mmd. 

€  I  shall  triumph  evermore ; 
Gratefully  my  God  adore ; 
God  60  good,  so  true,  so  kind ; 
Jesus'  is  a  thankful  mind. 

7  Lowly,  loving,  meek,  and  pure, 
I  shall  to  the  end  endure ; 

Be  no  more  to  sin  inclined; 
Jesus'  is  a  constant  mind. 

8  I  shall  fully  be  restored 
To  the  image  of  my  Lord ; 
Witnessing  to  all  mankind, 
Jesus'  is  a  perfect  mind. 


SANCTIFICATION.  323 

536  CM. 

The  refining  fire  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

JESUS,  thine  all-victorious  love 
Shed  in  my  heart  abroad: 
Then  shall  my  feet  no  longer  rove, 
Kooted  and  fix'd  in  God. 

2  0  that  in  me  the  sacred  fire 
Might  now  begin  to  glow : 

Burn  up  the  dross  of  base  desire, 
And  make  the  mountains  flow. 

3  0  that  it  now  from  heaven  might  fall, 
And  all  my  sins  consume : 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for  thee  I  call; 
Spirit  of' burning,  come. 

4  Eefining  fire,  go  through  my  heart ; 
Illuminate  my  soul; 

Scatter  thy  life  through  every  part, 
And  sanctify  the  whole. 

5  My  steadfast  soul,  from  falling  free, 
Shall  then  no  longer  move  ; 

"While  Christ  is  all  the  world  to  me, 
And  all  my  heart  is  love. 

537  c.  M. 

Ardent  desires  for  thefiiXness  of  God. 

I  ASK  the  gift  of  righteousness. 
The  sin-subduing  power ; 
Power  to  believe,  and  go  in  peace, 
And  never  grieve  thee  more. 

2  I  ask  the  blood-bought  pardon  seal'd, 
The  liberty  from  sin, 

The  grace  infused^  the  love  reveal'd, 
The  kingdom  fix'd  within. 

3  Thou  hear'st  me  for  salvation  pray ; 
Thou  seest  my  heart's  desire ; 

Made  ready  in  thy  powerful  day, 
Thy  fulness  I  require. 


324  SANCTIFICATION. 

4  My  restless  bouI  cries  out,  oppress'd, 
Iftipatient  to  be  freed ; 

Nor  can  I,  Lord,  nor  will  I  rest, 
Till  I  am  saved  indeed. 

5  Thou  canst,  thou  wilt,  I  dare  believe, 
So  arm  me  with  thy  power. 

That  I  to  sin  may  never  cleave, — 
May  never  feel  it  more. 


538  4th  P.  M.  886,  88( 

Panting  after  the  fulness  of  love. 

0LO\\E  dix-ine,  how  sweet  thou  art ! 
When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 
All  takeia  up  by  thee  ? 

1  tliirst,  I  faint,  1  die  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, — 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

2  Stronger  liis  love  than  death  or  hell ; 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable : 

The  first-born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depths  to  see  ; 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery. 

The  length,  the  breadth,  the  height. 

3  God  only  knows  the  love  of  God ; 
O  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  iX)or  stony  heart : 
For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine; 
This  only  portion.  Lord,  be  mine ; 

Be  mine  this  better  part. 

4  0  that  I  could  forever  sit 
With  Mary  at  the  Master's  feet ! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice; 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
My  joy,"  my  heaven  on  earth,  be  this, 

To  Lear  the  Bridegroom's  voice. 


SANCTIFICATION.  325 

5  O  that  I  could,  with  favour'd  John, 
Eecline  my  weary  head  upon 

The  dear  Kedeemer's  breast : 
From  care,  and  Bin,  and  sorrow  free, 
Give  me,  O  Lord,  to  find  in  thee 

My  everlasting  rest. 

539  5thP.  M.  4?i/i^7s. 

Cut  short  the  work  in  righteousness. 

SAVIOUR  of  the  sin-sick  soul, 
Give  me  faith  to  make  me  whole ; 
Finish  thy  great  work  of  grace  ; 
Cut  it  short  in  righteousness. 

2  Speak  the  second  time, — Be  clean ! 
Take  away  my  inbred  sin ; 

Every  stumbling-block  remove; 
Cast  it  out  by  perfect  love. 

3  Nothing  less  will  I  require ; 
Nothing  more  can  I  desire : 
None  but  Christ  to  me  be  given ; 
None  but  Christ  in  earth  or  heaven. 

4  O  that  I  might  now  decrease ! 
0  that  all  I  am  might  cease  I 
Let  me  into  nothing  fall* 

Let  my  Lord  be  all  in  all ! 

540  CM. 

Come,  Lord  Jesus. 

0  JESUS !  at  thy  feet  we  wait, 
Till  thou  bhalt  bid  us  rise ; 
Restored  to  our  unsinning  state, — 
To  love's  sweet  paradise. 

2  Saviour  from  sin,  we  thee  receive, 

From  all  indwelling  sin; 
Thy  blood,  we  steadfastly  believe, 

Shall  make  ua  throughly  clean. 


326  SANCTIFICATION. 

3  Since  thou  wouldst  have  us  free  from  sin, 
And  pure  as  those  above ; 

Make  haste  to  bring  thy  nature  in, 
And  perfect  us  in  love. 

4  The  counsel  of  thy  love  fulfil : 
Come  quickly,  gracious  Lord! 

Be  it  according  to  thy  will, 
According  to  thy  word. 

5  0  that  the  perfect  grace  were  given. 
Thy  love  diffused  abroad : 

0  that  our  hearts  were  all  a  heaven. 
Forever  fill'd  with  God. 

541  CM. 

Come  quickly. 

COME  quickly,  gracious  Lord,  and  take 
Possession  of  thine  own  ; 
Mv  longing  heart  vouchsafe  to  make 

'^Thine  everlasting  throne. 
2  Assert  thy  claim,  maintain  thy  right; 

Come  quickly  from  above ; 
And  sink  me  to  perfection's  height, — 
The  depth  of  humble  love. 

542  s.M. 

TJie  dominion  of  sin  destroyed, 

PEIS'NEES  of  hope,  arise, 
And  see  your  Lord  appear ; 
Lo '  on  the  wmgs  of  love  he  flies. 
And  brings  redemption  near. 

2  Eedemption  in  his  blood. 
He  calls  you  to  receive : — 

Look  unto  me,  your  pard'ning  God: 
Believe, — he  cries, — believe. 

3  The  reconciling  word. 
We  thankfully  embrace  • 

Kejoice  in  our  redeeming  Lord, 
And  triumph  in  his  grace. 


SANCTIFICATION.  327 

4  We  yield  to  be  set  free ; 
Thy  counsel  we  approve ; 

Salvation  we  ascribe  to  thee, 
And  glory  m  thy  love. 

5  Our  nature  shall  no  more 
O'er  us  dominion  have: 

By  faith  we  apprehend  the  power 
Which  shall  forever  save. 


543  12th  P.  M.  76,  76,  78,  70. 

Speak  the  word. 

EVER  fainting  with  desire, 
For  thee,  O  Christ,  I  call; 
Thee  I  restlessly  requii-e : 
I  want  my  God,  my  all- 
Jesus,  dear  redeeming  Lord, 

I  wait  thy  coming  from  above ; 
Help  me.  Saviour,  speak  the  word. 
And  perfect  me  in  love. 

2  Wilt  thou  suffer  me  to  go 
Lamenting  all  my  days  ? 

Shall  I  never,  never  know 

Thy  sanctifying  grace  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  thy  light  afford? 

The  darkness  from  my  soul  remove  ? 
Help  me.  Saviour,  speak  the  word, 

And  j)erfect  me  in  love. 

3  Thou  my  life,  my  treasure  be, 
My  portion  here  below : 

Nothing  would  I  seek  but  thee, — 

Thee  only  would  I  know ; 
My  exceeding  great  reward, — 

iMy  heaven  on  earth,  my  heaven  above : 
Help  me,  Saviour,  speak  the  word, 

And  perfect  me  in  love. 


328  SANCTIFICATION. 

4  Grant  me  now  the  bliss  to  feel 

Of  those  that  are  in  thee : 
Son  of  God,  thyself  reveal ; 

Engrave  thy  name  on  me. 
As  in  heaven,  be  here  adored, 

And  let  me  now  the  promise  prove ; 
Help  me,  Saviour,  speak  the  word, 

And  perfect  me  in  love. 

544  c.  M, 

Now  is  th^  accepted  time, 

NOW,  even  now,  I  yield,  I  yield, 
With  all  my  sins'to  part ; 
Kedeemer,  speak  my  pardon  seal'd, 
And  purify  my  heart. 

2  O  Jesus,  now  my  heart  inspire 
With  that  pnre  love  of  thine  ; 

Enkindle  now  the  heavenly  fire, 
To  brighten  and  refine. 

3  Now  purify  my  faith  like  gold ; 
The  dross  of  sin  remove  ; 

Melt  down  my  spirit.  Lord,  and  mould 
Into  thy  perfect  love. 

545  CM. 

The  entire  surrender. 

OS  A^nOUR,  welcome  to  my  heart ; 
Possess  thy  humble  throne  ; 
Bid  every  rival.  Lord,  depart, 
And  reign,  0  Christ,  alone. 

2  The  world  and  Satan  I  forsake ; 
To  thee  I  all  resign ; 

My  longing  heart,  0  Saviour,  take, 
And  fill  with  love  divine. 

3  O  may  I  never  turn  aside, 
Nor  from  thy  bosom  flee ; 

Let  nothing  here  my  heart  divide; 
I  give  it  all  to  thee. 


Jl 


SANCTIFICATION.  cv 

546  V, 

The  work  accomplished. 

COME,  O  my  God,  the  promise  seal, 
This  mountain,  sin,  remove ; 
Now  in  my  waiting  soul  reveal 
The  virtue  of  thy  love. 

2  I  want  thy  life,  thy  purity, 
Thy  righteousness,  brought  in : 

1  ask*,  desire,  and  trust  in  thee 
To  be  redeem'd  from  sin. 

3  For  this,  as  taught  by  thee,  I  pray, 
My  inbred  sin  cast  out: 

Thou  wilt,  in  me,  thy  power  display; 
I  can  no  longer  doubt. 

4  Let  anger,  sloth,  desire,  and  pride, 
This  moment  be  subdued ; 

Be  cast  into  the  crimson  tide 
Of  my  Redeemer's  blood. 

5  Saviour,  to  thee  my  soul  looks  up, 
Mv  present  Saviour  thou ! 

In  all  the  confidence  of  hope, 
I  claim  the  blessing  now. 

6  'Tis  done ;  thon  dost  this  moment  save, 
With  full  salvation  bless; 

Kedemption  through  thy  blood  I  have, 
And  spotless  love  and  peace. 

547  L.  M. 

77ie  evidence  of  perfect  love. 

aUICKEN'D  with  our  immortal  Head, 
i  Who  daily,  Lord,  ascend  with  thee ; 
Kedeem'd  from  sin,  and  free  indeed, 
We  taste  our  glorious  liberty. 

2  Saved  from  the  fear  of  hell  and  death, 
With  joy  we  seek  the  things  above ; 

And  all  tliy  saints  the  spirit  breathe 
Of  power  J  sobriety,  and  love. 


32^0  SANCTIFICATION. 

3  Power  oVr  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  Bin, 
We  through  thy  gracious  Spirit  feel ; 

Full  power  the  victory  to  win, 
And  answer  all  thy  righteous  will. 

4  Pure  love  to  God  thy  members  find; 
Pure  love  to  every  soul  of  man ; 

And  in  thy  sober,  spotless  mind, 
Sa.viour,  our  heaven  on  earth  we  gain. 

548  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  8s. 

The  witness  of  entire  consecration. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  all-quick'ning  fire, 
Come,  and  in  me  delight  to  rest; 
Drawn  by  the  lure  of  strong  desire, 

O  come  and  consecrate  my  breast; 
The  temple  of  my  soul  prepare, 
And  fix  thy  sacred  presence  there. 

2  If  now  thine  influence  I  feel, 
If  now  in  thee  begin  to  live, 

Still  to  my  lieart  thyself  reveal ; 
Give  me  thyself,  forever  give : 
A  point  my  good,  a  drop  my  store, 
Eager  I  ask,  I  pant  for  more. 

3  Eager  for  thee  I  ask  and  pant, 
So  strong  the  principle  divine 

Carries  me  out  with  sweet  constraint, 

Till  all  my  liallow'd  soul  is  thine ; 
Plunged  in  the  Godhead's  deepest  sea, 
And  lost  in  thy  immensity. 

4  My  peace,  my  life,  my  comfort  thou, 
My  treasure  and  my  all  thou  art ; 

True  witness  of  my  sonship,  now 
Engraving  pardon  on  my  heart: 
Seal  of  my  sins  in  Christ  forgiven, 
Earnest  of  love,  and  pledge  of  heaven. 


MEANS  OF  GRACE. 


PEAYER  AND  INTEECESSION. 

549  L.  M. 

Design  of  prayer. 

PEAYER  is  appointed  to  convey 
The  blessings  God  designs  to  give : 
Long  as  they  live  should  Christians  pray; 
They  learn  to  pray  when  first  they  live. 

2  If  pain  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress ; 
If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay ; 

If  guilt  deject ;  if  sin  distress ; 
In  every  case,  still  watch  and  pray. 

3  'Tis  prayer  supports  the  soul  that's  weak : 
Though'^ thought  be  broken,  language  lame, 

Pray,  if  thou  canst  or  canst  not  spealc ; 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 

4  Depend  on  him ;  thou  canst  not  fail ; 
Make  all  thy  wants  and  wishes  known; 

Fear  not;  his  merits  must  prevail: 
Ask  but  in  fiiith,  it  shall  be  done. 

550  c.  M. 

WJiat  is  prayer  t 

PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
Utter'd  or  unexpress'd; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, — 
The  falling  of  a  tear,— 

The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 
That  infant  lips  can  try ; 

Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 


332    PKAYEE  AND  INTEECESSION. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 
The  Christian's  native  air; 

His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death, — 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 
Eeturning  from  his  ways ; 

"While  angels,  in  their  songs,  rejoice, 
And  cry, — Behold,  he  prays  ! 

6  O  Thon,  bv  whom  we  come  to  God, 
The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way,— 

The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod : — 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray ! 

551  L.  M. 

TTie  mercy-seat. 
TIROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
X.    From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat ; 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place,  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads ; 
A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet, — 
It  13  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

8  There  is  a  scene,  where  spirits  blend, 
"Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend ; 
Though  sunder' d  far,  by  faith  they  meet, 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  Ah !  whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
"When  tempted,  desolate,  dismay'dl 
Or  how  the  hosts  of  hell  defeat. 
Had  suflTring  saints  no  mercy-seat? 

5  There,  there  on  eagles'  wings  we  soar. 
And  sin  and  sense  molest  no  more ; 

And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
"While  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 


PRAYER  AND  INTERCESSION.    333 

552  1st  p.  M.  6  lines  Ss. 

Lord,  teach  us  to  pray. 

JESUS,  thou  sov'reign  Lord  of  all, — 
The  same  through  one  eternal  day,— 
Attend  thy  feeblest  foll'wer's  call, 
And  O,  instruct  us  how  to  pray ! 
Pour  out  the  supplicating  grace, 
And  stir  us  up  to  seek  thy  face. 

2  We  cannot  think  a  gracious  thought, 
We  cannot  feel  a  good  desire, 

Till  thou,  who  callest  worlds  from  naught, 

The  power  into  our  hearts  inspire  ; 
And  then  we  in  the  Spirit  groan, 
And  then  we  give  thee  bacK  thine  own. 

3  Come  in  thy  pleading  Spirit  down 
To  UB  who  for  tliy  coming  stay ; 

Of  aU  thy  gifts  we  ask  but  one, — 

We  ask  the  constant  power  to  pray: 
Indulge  us.  Lord,  in  this  request, 
Thou  canst  not  then  deny  the  rest. 


553  c.  M. 

Prai/  without  ceasing. 

SHEPHERD  Divine,  our  wants  relieve 
In  this  our  evil  day ; 
To  all  thy  tempted  foll'wers  give 
The  power  to  watch  and  pray. 

2  Long  as  our  fiery  trials  last, — 
Long  as  the  cross  we  bear, — 

O  let  our  souls  on  thee  be  cast 
In  never-ceasing  prayer. 

3  Till  thou  thy  perfect  love  impart; 
Till  thou  thyself  bestow. 

Be  this  the  cry  of  every  heart, — 
I  will  not  let  thee  go ;— 


334    PEAYER  AKD  INTERCESSION. 

4  I  will  not  let  thee  go,  unless 
Thou  tell  thy  name  to  me ; 

"With  all  thy  great  salvation  bless, 
And  make  me  all  like  thee. 

5  Then  let  me  on  the  mountain-top 
Behold  thy  open  face ; 

Where  faith  in  sight  is  swallow'd  up, 
And  prayer  in  endless  praise. 

554  c.  M. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  God,  who  art  in  heaven, 
All  hallow'd  be  thy  name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come ;  thy  will  be  done 

In  heaven  and  earth  the  same. 
2  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 

And  as  we  those  forgive 
Who  sin  against  us,  so  may  we 

Forgiving  grace  receive. 
S  Into  temptation  lead  us  not ; 

From  evil  set  us  free ; 
And  thine  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power. 

And  glory,  ever  be. 

555  s.  M. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  heavenly  Father,  hear 
The  prayer  we  oflfer  now ; 
Thy  name  l^e  hallow'd  far  and  near; 
•to  thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Tliy  kingdom  come ;  thy  wiU 
On  earth  be  done  in  love. 

As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply 
WhOe  by  thy  word  we  live : 

The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive. 


PEAYEE  AND  INTEECESSION.   335 

4  From  dark  tem]3tation's  power, 
From  Satan's  wiles,  defend; 

Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine  shall  forever  be 
Glory  and  power  divine ; 

The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty, 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 

6  Thus  humbly  taught  to  pray 
By  thy  beloved  Son, 

Through  him  we  come  to  thee,  and  say, — 
All  for  his  sake  be  done. 

556  s.M. 

The  spirit  of  prayer. 

THE  praying  spirit  breathe  ! 
The  watching  power  impart; 
From  all  entanglements  beneath, 

Call  off  my  peaceful  heart ; 
My  feeble  mind  sustain, 

By  worldly  thoughts  oppress' d ; 
Appear,  and  bid  me  turn  again 

To  my  eternal  rest. 
2  Swift  to  my  rescue  come ; 

Thine  own  this  moment  seize ; 
Gather  my  wand'ring  spirit  home, 

And  keep  in  perfect  peace : 
Suffer'd  no  more  to  rove 

O'er  all  the  earth  abroad. 
Arrest  the  pris'ner  of  thy  love, 

And  shut  me  up  in  God. 

557  5th  P.  M.  4  lines  7s. 

Fncouragemetits  to  pray. 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare ; 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer; 
He  himself  invites  thee  near. 
Bids  thee  ask  him,  waits  to  hear. 


336  PKAYEE  AND  INTEECESSION. 

2  Lord,  I  come  to  thee  for  rest ; 
Take  possesBion  of  my  breast ; 

There  thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

3  Wliile  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  thy  love  my  spirit  cheer ; 

As  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend. 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

4  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do ; 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  taith, — 
Let  me  die  thy  people's  oeath. 

558  L.  M. 

Blessings  of  prayer. 

WHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 
In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ; 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw ; 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw ; 

Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love ; 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Eestraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight; 
Prayer  keeps  the  'Christian's  armour  bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

^ro  S.  M. 

*^^*^  The  throne  of  grace. 

BEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace ; 
The  promise  calls  us  near ; 
There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 

And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2  Thine  image.  Lord,  bestow, — 

Thy  presence  and  thy  love, — 

That  we  may  serve  thee  here  below, 

And  reign  with  thee  above. 


PEAYEK  AND  INTERCESSION.   337 

3  Teach  us  to  live  by  faith, — 
Conform  our  wills  to  thine; 

Let  us  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 

4  If  thou  these  blessings  give, 
And  thou  our  portion  be. 

All  worldly  joys  we'll  gladly  leave, 
To  find  our  "heaven  in  thee. 

560  1st 'P.  IL  &  lines  8>. 

The  power  of  prayer. 

OWONDEOUS  power  of  faithful  prayer  1 
What  tongue  can  tell  the'  almighty  grace  .' 
God's  hands  or  bound  or  open  are, 

As  Moses  or  Elijah  prays : 
Let  Moses  in  the  Spirit  groan, 
And  God  cries  out, — Let  me  alone  ! — 

2  Let  me  alone,  that  all  my  wrath 
May  rise,  the  wicked  to  consume  ; 

While  justice  hears  thy  praying  faith, 

It  cannot  seal  the  sinner's  doom : 
My  Son  is  in  my  servant's  prayer, 
And  Jesus  forces  me  to  spare. 

3  Father,  we  ask  in  Jesus'  name ; 
In  Jesus'  power  and  spirit  pray ; 

Divert  thy  vengeful  thunder's  aim; 

O  turn  thy  threat' ning  wi-ath  away ! 
Our  guilt  and  punishment  remove, 
And  magnify  thy  i^ard'ning  love. 

4  Father,  regard  thy  pleading  Son; 
Accept  his  all-availing  prayer; 

And  send  a  peaceful  answer  down, 

In  honour  of  our  Spokesman  there ; 
Whose  blood  proclaims  our  sins  forgiven. 
And  speaks  thy  rebels  up  to  heaven. 
22 


S38  PEAYEK  A^"D  IXTEKCESSIOX. 

561  s-^ 

Tlie  hearer  of  prayer. 

YE  praying  souls,  rejoice, 
And 'bless  your  Father's  Name; 
With  ioy  to  him  lift  up  your  voice, 
And  all  his  love  proclaim, 

2  Your  mournful  cry  he  hears ; 
He  marks  your  feeblest  groan, 

Supplies  your  wants,  dispels  your  fears, 
And  makes  his  mercy  known. 

3  To  all  his  praying  saints 
He  ever  will  attend. 

And  to  their  sorrows  and  complaints 
HLs  ear  in  mercy  bend. 

4  Then  let  us  still  go  on 
In  his  appointed  ways, 

Kejoicing  in  his  Name  alone, 
in  prayer  and  humble  praise. 

562  nth  P.  M.  76,  V6,  77,  7G. 

My  Jielp  Cometh  from  the  Lord. 

TO  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes. 
The  everlasting:  hills : 
Streaming  thence  in.  fresh  supplies, 

My  soul  the  Spirit  feels  : 
Wilt  he  not  his  help  afford  ? 

Help,  while  yet  I  ask,  is  given : 
God  comes  down ;  the  God  and  Lord 

Who  made  both  earth  and  heaven. 
2  Faithful  soul,  pray  always ;  pray, 

And  still  in  God  confide ; 
He  thy  feeble  steps  shall  stay. 

Nor  suffer  thee  to  slide ; 
Lean  on  thy  Redeemer's  breast; 

He  thy  quiet  spirit  keeps ; 
Kest  in  him,  securely  rest ; 

Thy  watchman  never  sleeps. 


PRAYER  AND  INTERCESSIO. 

3  Neither  sin,  nor  earth,  nor  hell, 

Thy  Keeper  can  surprise ; 
Careless  slumbers  cannot  steal 

On  his  all-seeing  eyes  ; 
lie  is  Israel's  sure  defence ; 

Israel  all  his  care  shall  prove ; 
Kept  by  watchful  Providence, 

And  ever- waking  Love. 

563  11th  P.  M.  76,  70,  77.  70. 

Continued. — The  Lord  is  thy  Keeper. 

SEE  the  Lord,  thy  Keeper,  stand 
Omnipotently  near: 
Lo !  he  holds  thee  by  thy  hand, 

And  banishes  thy  fear: 
Shadows  with  his  wings  thy  head ; 

Guards  from  all  impending  harms  ; 
Round  thee  and  beneath  are  spread 
The  everlasting  arms. 

2  Christ  shall  bless  thy  going  out. 

Shall  bless  thy  coming  in ; 
Kindly  compass  thee  about, 

Till  thou  art  saved  from  sin; 
Like  thy  spotless  Master,  thou, 

Fiird"^with  wisdom,  love,  and  power ; 
Holy,  pure,  and  perfect  now, 

Henceforth,  and  evermore. 

564  7th  P.  M.  8  lines  7s. 

JTie  Litany. 

SAVIOUR,  when,  in  dust,  to  thee 
Low  we  bow  the'  adoring  knee,^— 
"When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes, — 
O,  by  all  thy  j)ain  and  wo 
Suffer'd  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high. 
Hear  us  when  to  thee  we  cry. 


340   PEAYER  AND  INTERCESSION. 

2  By  tliine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  tliine  agony  of  prayer  ; 
By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  tort'ring  scorn; 
By  the  gloom  that  veil'd  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice, — 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry. 

S  By  the  deep,  expiring  groan ; 
By  the  sad,  sepulchral  stone  ; 
By  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God, — 
O,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty,  re-ascended  Lord, 
Saviour,  Prince,  exalted  high, 
Hear,  0  hear,  our  humble  cry. 


565  CM. 

Thy  win  he  done. 

THY  presence.  Lord,  the  place  shall  CTl ; 
My  heart  shall  be  thy  throne ; 
Thy  holy,  just,  and  perfect  will, 
Shall  In  my  flesh  ie  done. 

2  I  thank  thee  for  the  present  grace, 
And  now  in  hope  rejoice ; 

In  confidence  to  see  thy  face, 
And  always  hear  thy  voice. 

3  I  have  the  things  I  ask  of  thee ; 
What  more  shall  I  require  ? 

That  still  my  soul  may  restless  be, 
And  only  thee  desire. 

4  Thy  only  will  be  done,  not  mine, 
But  make  me.  Lord,  thy  home ; 

Come  as  thou  wUt,  I  that  resign, 
But  O,  my  Jesus,  come  I 


PKAYEE  AND  INTERCESSION.   341 

566  CM. 

On  earVi  as  it  is  in  hea/ven. 

JESUS,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
In  whom  I  now  believe. 
As  taught  by  thee,  in  faith  I  pray, 
Expecting  to  receive. 

2  Thy  will  by  me  on  earth  be  done, 
As  by  the  powers  above. 

Who  always  see  thee  on  thy  throne, 
And  glory  in  thy  love. 

3  I  ask  in  confidence  the  grace, 
That  I  may  do  thy  will, 

As  angels,  who  behold  thy  face, 
And  all  thy  words  fulfil. 

4  Surely  I  shall,  the  sinner  I, 
Shall  serve  thee  without  fear, 

If  thou  my  nature  sanctify 
In  answer  to  my  prayer. 

567  s.  M. 

For  a  single  eye. 

GOD  of  almighty  love, 
By  whose  sufficient  grace 

1  lift  my  heart  to  things  above, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face : 

Through  Jesus  Christ  the  Just, 

My  faint  desires  receive. 
And'  let  me  in  thy  goodness  trust, 

And  to  thy  glory  live. 

2  Whate'er  I  say  or  do. 
Thy  glory  be  my  aim ; 

My  off 'rings  all  be  oft'er'd  through 

The  ever-blessed  Name. 
Jesus,  my  single  eye 

Be  fix'd  on  thee  alone: 
Thy  name  be  praised  on  earth,  on  high ; 

Thy  will  by  all  be  done. 


342   PKAYEE  AND  INTEKCESSION. 

568  CM. 

For  'ciclorious faith. 

OFOE  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 
Thoiiffh  presa'd  by  every  foe, 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  wo  ;— 

2  That  will  not  murmur  or  complain 
Beneath  the  chastening  rod, 

But,  in  the  hour  of  griet  or  pain, 
Will  lean  upon  its  God ; — 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 
"When  tempests  rage  without ; 

That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt ; — 

4  That  bears,  unmoved,  the  world's  dread  frown, 
Nor  heeds  its  scornful  smile ; 

That  Bcas  of  trouble  cannot  drown, 
Or  Satan's  arts  beguile  ; — 

5  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 
TiU  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 

And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Illumes  a  dying  bed. 

6  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  tliis, 
And  then,  whate'er  may  come. 

We'll  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallow'd  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

569  S.M. 

For  perfect  peace. 

JESUS,  my  Lord,  attend 
Thy  feetle  creature's  cry; 
And  show  thyself  the  sinner's  Friend, 

And  set  me  up  on  high. 
Erom  hell's  oppressive  power 
My  struggling  soul  release  ; 
And  to  thy  Fatlier's  grace  restore ; 
And  to  thy  perfect  peace. 


PEAYEE  AND  INTEECESSIO^'.   343 

2  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 

I  make  my  only  plea ; 
My  present  and  eternal  peace 

Are  both  derived  from  thee. 
Eivers  of  life  divine 

From  thee,  their  fountain,  flow  ; 
And  all  who  know  that  love  of  thine, 

The  joy  of  angels  know. 

570  s.  M. 

For  diligence  and  watchfulness. 

ACHAEGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 

And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 
To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil, — 
O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage. 

To  do  my  Master's  will. 
2  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live ; 
And  0,  thy  servant.  Lord,  prepare, 

A  strict  account  to  give. 
Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 

I  shall  forever  die. 

571  L.  M. 

Social  dedication  to  God. 

JESUS,  our  best  beloved  friend. 
Draw  out  our  souls  in  sweet  desire ; 
Jesus,  in  love  to  us  descend, — 

Baptize  us  with  thy  Spirit's  fire. 
2  On  thy  redeeming  name  we  call, 

Poor  and  unworthy  though  we  be ; 
Pardon  and  sanctify  us  all, — 
Let  each  thy  full  salvation  see. 


344  PEAYEE  AND  INTEECESSION. 

3  Our  souls  and  bodies  we  resign, 
To  fear  and  follow  thy  commands ; 

0  take  our  hearts,  our  hearts  are  thine ; 
Accept  the  service  of  our  hands. 

4  Firm,  faithful,  watching  unto  prayer, 
Our  Master's  voice  will  we  obey ; 

Toil  in  the  vineyard  here,  and  bear 
The  heat  and  burden  of  the  day. 

5  Yet,  Lord,  for  us  a  resting-place, 

In  heaven,  at  thy  right  hand,  prepare  ; 
And  till  we  see  thee  face  to  face, 
Be  all  our  conversation  there. 

572  L.M. 

For  the  fire  of  divine  love. 

OTHOU  who  earnest  from  above, 
The  pure  celestial  fire  to'  impart, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love. 
On  the  mean  altar  of  my  heart. 

2  There  let  it  for  thy  gloiy  burn, 
"With  inextinguishable  blaze ; 

And  treuibling  to  its  Source  return. 
In  humble  love  and  fervent  praise. 

3  Jesus,  confirm  my  heart's  desire, 

To  work,  and  speak,  and  think  for  thcc 
Still  let  me  guard  the  holy  fire, 
And  still  stir  up  thy  gift  in  me. 

4  Eeady  for  all  thy  perfect  will, 
My  acts  of  faith  and  love  repeat. 

Till  death  thy  endless  mercies  seal. 
And  make  the  sacrifice  complete. 

573  L.  M. 

For  the  Spirifs  guidance. 

JESUS,  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
On  whom  I  cast  my  every  care. 
On  whom  for  all  things  I  depend, — 
Inspire,  and  then  accept,  my  prayer. 


PRAYER  AND  INTERCESSION.   345 

2  If  I  have  tasted  of  thy  grace, — 
The  grace  that  sure  salvation  brings ; 

If  with  me  now  thj  Spirit  stays, 

And,  hov'ring,  hides  me  in  his  wings  ; 

3  Still  let  him  with  my  weakness  stay, 
Nor  for  a  moment's  space  depart ; 

Evil  and  danger  turn  away, 
And  keep,  till  he  renews,  my  heart. 

4  If  to  the  right  or  left  I  stray, 

His  voice  behind  me  may  I  hear, — 

Return,  and  Avalk  in  Christ,  thy  way; 

Fly  back  to  Christ,  for  sin  is  near ! 

574  s.  M. 

I'o)'  fervent  zeal. 

JESUS,  I  fain  would  find 
Thy  zeal  for  God  in  me ; 
Thy  yearning  pity  for  mankind, — 

Thy  burning  charity. 
2  In  me  thy  Spirit  dwell ; 
In  me  thy  bowels  move ; 
So  shall  the  fervor  of  my  zeal 
Be  the  pure  flame  of  love. 

575  4th  P.  M.  886,  886. 

For  poicer  over  ieinptaUon. 

HELP,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  fly, 
And  still  my  tempted  soul  stand  by 

Throughout  the  evil  day ; 
Tlie  sacred  watchfulness  impart, 
And  keep  the  issues  of  my  heart, 

And  stir  me  up  to  pray. 
2  My  soul  with  thy  whole  armour  arm ; 
In  each  approach  of  sin,  alarm, 

And  show  the  danger  near: 
Surround,  sustain,  and  strengthen  me, 
And  fill  with  godly  jealousy 

And  sanctifying  fear. 


346   PKAYEE  AND  INTEECESSION. 

3  Whene'er  my  careless  hands  hang  down, 
O  let  me  see  thy  gatli'ring  fro-mi, 

And  feel  thy  warning  eye ; 
And  starting,  cry,  from  ruin's  brink, — 
Save,  Jesus,  or  I  yield,  I  sink ; 

O  save  me,  or  I  die. 

4  If  near  the  pit  I  rashly  stray, 
Before  I  wholly  fall  away, 

The  keen  conviction  dart ; 
Recall  me  by  that  i^itying  look, — 
That  kind,  upbraiding  glance,  which  broke 

Unfaitliiul  Peter's  heart. 

5  In  me  thine  utmost  mercy  show, 
And  make  me,  like  thyself  below, 

IJnblamable  in  grace; 
Ready  prepared  and  fitted  here, 
By  perfect  holiness,  to'  appear 

'Before  thy  glorious  face. 

57G  S.M. 

For  entire  consecration. 

JESUS,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
On  thee* I  cast  my  care  ; 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  prayer. 
Give  me  on  thee  to  wait. 

Till  I  can  all  things  do ; 
On  thee,— almighty  to  create, 
Almighty  to  renew. 

2  I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will, 
That  tramples  down,  and  casts  behind, 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill : 
A  soul  inured  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss; 
Bold  to  take  up,  firm  to  sustain. 

The  consecrated  cross. 


PEAYER  AND  INTEECESSION.  347 

3  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly : 
A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  arm'd  with  jealous  care  ; 
Forever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 


577  s.M. 

For  perfect  submission. 

I  WANT  a  heart  to  pray,— 
To  pray,  and  never  cease ; 
Never  to  murmur  at  thy  stay, 
Or  wish  my  sulf' rings  less. 
This  blessing,  above  all, — 

Always  to  pray, — I  want ; 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  to  call. 
And  never,  never  faint. 

2  I  want  a  true  regard, 
A  single,  steady  aim. — 

Unmoved  by  throat'ning  or  reward. 
To  thee  and  thy  great  name  ; 

A  jealous,  just  concern, 
For  thine  immortal  praise ; 

A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn 
And  glorify  thy  grace. 

3  I  rest  upon  thy  word, — 
The  promise  is  for  me ; 

My  succour  and  salvation.  Lord, 
Shall  surely  come  from  thee  : 

But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove. 

Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 
Into  thy  perfect  love. 


348  PEAYEE  AND  INTEECESSION. 

578  L.  M. 

For  sustaining  grace. 

MY  hope,  my  all,  my  Saviour  thou ; 
To  thee,  lo,  now  my  soul  I  bow ; 
1  feel  the  bliss  thy  wounds  impart, — 

1  find  thee,  Saviour,  in  my  heart. 

2  Be  thou  my  strength, — be  thou  my  way ; 
Protect  me  through  my  life's  short  day : 
In  all  my  acts  may  wisdom  guide, 

And  keep  me,  Saviour,  near  thy  side. 

3  In  fierce  temjJtation's  darkest  hour, 
Save  me  from  sin  and  Satan's  power; 
Tear  every  idol  from  thy  throne, 
And  reign,  my  Saviour,  reign  alone. 

4  My  Buflfring  time  shall  soon  be  o'er; 
Then  shall  I  sigh  and  weep  no  more : 
My  ransom'd  soul  shall  soar  away, 

To  sing  thy  praise  in  endless  day. 

579  CM. 

For  a  tender  conscience. 

I  WANT  a  principle  within, 
Of  jealous,  godly  fear; 
A  sensibility  of  sin, — 
A  pain  to  feel  it  near : 

1  want  the  first  approach  to  feel, 
Of  pride,  or  fond  desire  ; 

To  catch  the  wand'ring  of  my  will, 
And  quench  the  kindUng  fire. 

2  From  thee  that  I  no  more  may  part, 
No  more  thy  goodness  grieve, 

The  filial  awe,  the  fleshly 'heart, 
The  tender  conscience,  give. 

Quick  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 
O  God,  my  conscience  make ; 

Awake  my  soul  when  sin  is  nigh. 
And  keep  it  still  awake. 


PEAYEE  AND  INTEECESSION.   349 

5  If  to  the  right  or  left  I  stray, 
That  moment,  Lord,  reprove ; 

And  let  me  weep  my  life  away, 

For  having  grieved  thy  love. 
O  may  the  least  omission  pain 

My  well-instructed  soul. 
And  drive  me  to  the  blood  again, 

Which  makes  the  wounded  whole. 

580  s.M. 

For  watchfulness  and  circumspection. 

BID  me  of  men  beware, 
And  to  my  ways  take  heed ; 
Discern  their  every  secret  snare, 
And  circumspectly  tread. 

2  0  may  I  calmly  wait 
Thy  succours  from  above ; 

And  stand  against  their  open  hate, 
And  well-dissembled  love. 

3  "Kj  spirit,  Lord,  alarm, 
When  men  and  devils  join : 

'Gainst  all  the  powers  of  Satan  arm, 
In  panoply  divine. 

4  O  may  I  set  my  face, 
His  onsets  to  repel; 

Quench  all  his  fiery  darts,  and  chase 
The  fiend  to  his  own  hell. 

6  But,  above  all,  afraid 
Of  my  own  bosom  foe, 

Still  let  me  seek  to  thee  for  aid, — 
To  thee  my  weakness  show : 

6  Hang  on  thy  aim  alone, 

"With  self-distrusting  care, 
And  deeply  in  the  Spirit  groan 

The  never-ceasing  prayer. 


350  PEAYER  A;TD  INTEECESSION. 

581  19th  p.  M.  664,  6664. 
For  the  Saviour's  guidance. 

MY  faith  looks  iip  to  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  ol' Calvary: 
Saviour  divine, 
Isow  hear  me  while  I  pray; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
O  let  me,  from  this  day. 
Be  wholly  thine. 

2  May  thy  rich  ^race  impart 
Strength  to  my_  fainting  heart ; 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
O  may  my  love  to  thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be — 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  thou  my  guide ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day; 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream; 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll ; 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distress  remove ; 
O,  bear  me  safe  above, — 

A  ransom'd  soul. 

582  5th  P.  M.  4  lines  7s. 
For  humility  and  protection. 

GOD  of  Love,  who  hearest  prayer, 
Kindly  for  thy  people  care. 
Who  on  thee  alone  depend : 
Love  us,  save  us  to  the  end. 


PEAYER  AND  INTERCESSION.   351 

2  Save  tis,  in  the  prosp'rous  hour, 
From  the  flatt'riug  tempter's  power  ; 
From  his  unsuspected  wiles, — 
From  the  world's  pernicious  smiles. 

3  Save  us  from  the  great  and  wise, 
Till  they  sink  in  their  own  eyes, 
Tamely  to  thy  yoke  submit, 

Lay  tlieir  honour  at  thy  feet. 

4  Never  let  the  world  break  in ; 
Fix  a  mighty  gulf  between ; 
Keep  us  little  and  unknown. 
Prized  and  loved  by  God  alono. 

5  Let  us  still  to  thee  look  up, — 
Thee,  thy  Israel's  strength  and  hope ; 
Nothing  know,  or  seek,  beside 
Jesus,  and  him  crucified. 


583  L.  M. 

For  lowliness  and  purity. 

JESUS,  in  whom  the  Godhead's  raya 
Beam  forth  with  mildest  majesty ; 

1  see  thee  full  of  truth  and  grace. 
And  come  for  all  I  want  to  thee. 

2  Save  me  from  pride, — the  plague  expel; 
Jesus,  thine  humble  self  impart; 

O  let  thy  mind  within  me  dwell ; 
0  give  me  lowliness  of  heart. 

3  Enter  thyself,  and  cast  out  sin ; 
Thv  spotless  purity  bestow : 

Touch  me,  and  make  the  leper  clean ; 
Wash  me,  and  I  am  wliite  as  snow. 

4  Sprinkle  me.  Saviour,  with  thy  blood, 
And  all  thy  gentleness  is  mine  ; 

And  plunge  me  in  the  purple  flood, 
Till  all  I  am  is  lost  in  thine. 


352  PEAYEE  AND  INTEECESSION. 

584  L.  M. 

For  constant  devotedness. 

LOED,  fill  me  with  an  humble  fear; 
My  utter  helplessness  reveal; 
Satan  and  sin  are  always  near, — 
Thee  may  I  always  nearer  feel. 

2  O  that  to  thee  my  constant  mind 
Might  with  an  even  flame  aspire; 

Pride  in  its  earliest  motions  find, 
And  mark  the  risings  of  desire. 

3  O  that  my  tender  soul  might  fly 
The  first  abhorr'd  approach  of  ill; 

Quick  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 
The  slightest  touch  of  sin  to  feel. 

4  Till  thou  anew  my  soul  create, 

Still  may  I  strive,  and  watch,  and  pray; 
Humbly  and  confidently  wait. 
And  long  to  see  the  perfect  day. 

585  c.  M. 

For  the  fuln^ess  of  God'' 8  grace. 

JEHOVAH,  God  tlie  Father,  bless, 
And  thine  own  work  defend ; 
With  mercy's  outstret<;h'd  arms  embrace, 

And  keep  us  to  the  end. 
Preserve  the  creatures  of  thy  love 

By  providential  care : 
Conducted  to  the  realms  above, 

To  sing  thy  goodness  there. 
2  Jehovah,  God  the  Son,  reveal 

The  brightness  of  thy  face ; 
And  all  thy  pardon'd  people  fill 

"With  plenitude  of  grace. 
Shine  forth  with  all  the  Deity, 

Which  dwells  in  thee  alone ; 
And  lift  us  up  thy  face  to  see, 

On  thy  eternal  throne. 


PRAYER  AND  INTERCESSION.   € 

8  Jehovah,  God  the  Spirit,  shine, 

Father  and  Son  to  show: 
With  bliss  ineffable,  divine, 

Our  ravish'd  hearts  o'erflo-w. 
Sure  earnest  of  that  happiness 

Which  human  hope  transcends, 
Be  thou  our  everlasting  peace, 

When  grace  in  glory  ends. 

586  L.M. 

For  the  Saviour's  protection. 

JESUS,  I  fain  would  walk  in  thee,— 
From  nature's  every  path  retreat ; 
Thou  art  my  Way, — my  Leader  be. 

And  set  upon  the  rock  my  feet. 
2  Uphold  me.  Saviour,  or  I  fall ; 

O  reach  me  out  thy  gracious  hand : 
Only  on  thee  for  help  I  call, — 
Only  by  faith  in  thee  I  stand. 

587  7th  p.  M.  8  Zirafs  7s. 

For  reviving  grace. 

LIGHT  of  life,— seraphic  fire,— 
Love  divine, — thyself  impart : 
Every  fainting  soul  inspire  ; 

Shine  in  every  droopmg  heart: 
Every  mournful  sinner  cheer; 

Scatter  all  our  guilty  gloom : 
Son  of  God,  appear !  appear  ! — ■ 

To  thy  human  temples  come. 
2  Come  in  this  accepted  hour ; 

Bring  thy  heavenly  kingdom  in  j 
Fill  us  with  thy  glorious  power, 

Rooting  out  the  seeds  of  sin : 
Nothing  more  can  we  require, — 

We  will  covet  nothing  less ; 
Be  thou  all  our  hearts'  desire, — 

All  our  joy,  and  all  our  peace.- 


354  PEAYEE  AND  INTERCESSION. 

588  s.  M. 

For  a  revival. 

OLORD,  thy  work  revive, 
In  Zion's  gloomy  hour, 
And  let  our  dying  graces  live 
By  thy  restoring  power. 

2  0  let  thy  chosen  few 
Awake  to  earnest  prayer; 

Their  covenant  again  renew, 
And  walk  in  filial  fear. 

3  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak 
Through  lips  of  humble  clay, 

Till  hearts  or  adamant  shall  break,— 
Till  rebels  shall  obey. 

4  Now  lend  thy  gracious  ear; 
Now  listen  to  our  cry :  _ 

O  come,  and  bring  salvation  near ; 
Our  souls  on  thee  rely. 

589  L.^^ 

For  mourners  in  Zion. 

OLET  the  pris'ners'  monrnfal  cries 
As  incense  in  thy  sight  appear: 
Their  humble  wailiugs  pierce  the  skie?, 
If  haply  they  may  feel  thee  near. 

2  The  captive  exiles  make  their  moans, 
From  sin  impatient  to  be  free : 

C^.U  home,  call  home  thy  banish'd  ones ; 
Lead  captive  their  captivity. 

3  Show  them  the  blood  that  bought  their  pea.-fi. 
The  anchor  of  their  steadfast  hope, 

And  bid  their  guilty  terrors  cease, 
^^d  bring  the  ransom'd  pris'ners  up. 

4  Out  of  the  deep  regard  their  cries ; 
The  fallen  raise,  the  mourners  cheer : 

O  Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 
And  scatter  all  their  doubt  and  fear. 


PEAYEE  AND  INTEECESSIOK.    355 

5  Pity  the  day  of  feeble  thina:s ; 

O  gather  every  halting  soul ; 
And  drop  salvation  from  thy  wings, 

And  make  the  contrite  sinner  whole. 

590  L.  M. 

For  the  larribs  of  the  flock. 

AUTHOE  of  faith   we  seek  thy  face 
For  all  who  feel  thy  work  begun ; 
Confirm,  and  strengthen  them  in  grace. 

And  bring  thy  feeblest  children  on, 
2  Thou  seest  their  wants,  thou  know'st  their 
names ; 
Be  mindful  of  thy  youngest  care; 
Be  tender  of  the  new-born  lambs, 
And  gently  in  thy  bosom  bear. 
S  In  safety  lead  thy  little  flock, — 

From  hell,  the  world,  and  sin,  secure; 
And  set  their  feet  upon  the  rock, 
And  make  in  thee  their  goings  sure. 

591  L.M. 

For  the  peace  of  Jerusalem. 

OTHOU,  our  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
Behold  a  cloud  of  incense  rise ; 
The  prayers  of  saints  to  heaven  ascend, 
Grateful,  accepted  sacrifice, 

2  Eegard  our  prayers  for  Zion's  peace ; 
Shed  in  our  hearts  thy  love  abroad ; 

Thy  gifts  abundantly  increase; 
Enlarge,  and  fill  us  all  with  God. 

3  Before  thy  sheep,  great  Shepherd,  go, 
And  guide  into  tliy  perfect  will : 

Cause  us  thy  hallow'd  name  to  know ; 
The  work  of  faith  in  us  fulfil. 

4  Help  us  to  make  our  calling  sure ; 
0  let  us  all  be  saints  indeed, 

And  pure,  as  thou  thyself  art  pure, — 
CoufonnVl  in  all  things  to  our  Head. 


356  PEAYER  AND  INTERCESSION. 

5  Take  the  dear  purchase  of  thy  blood  ; — 
Thy  blood  shall  wash  us  white  as  snow : 

Present  us  sanctified  to  God, 
And  perfected  in  love  below. 

592  c.  M. 

For  the  coming  of  ChrisCs  Mngdom. 

FATHER  of  me  and  all  mankind, 
And  all  the  hosts  above, 
Let  every  understanding  mind 

Unite  to  praise  thy  love. 
2  To  know  thy  nature  and  thy  name, 

One  God  in'persons  Three; 
And  glorify  the  great  I  AM, 

Through"'  all  eternity. 
8  Thy  kingdom  come,  with  power  and  grac: 

To  every  heart  of  man; 
Thy  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness, 

In  all  our  bosoms  reign. 
4  The  righteousness  that  never  ends, 

But  makes  an  end  of  sin — 
The  joy  that  human  thought  transcends — 

Into  our  souls  bring  in. 

593  ,     c.  M. 

For  (he  tcaters  of  saltation. 

FOUNTAIN  of  life,  to  all  below 
Let  thy  salvation  roll : 
Water,  replenish,  and  o'erflow 
Every  believing  soul. 

2  Into  that  happy  number,  Lord, 
Us  weary  sinners  take ; 

Jesus,  fulfil  thy  gracious  word, 
For  tliine  own  mercy's  sake. 

3  Turn  back  our  nature's  rapid  tide^ 
And  we  shall  flow  to  thee, 

"While  down  the  stream  of  time  we  glide 
To  our  eternitv. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  357 

4  The  well  of  life  to  us  thou  art, — 
Of  joy,  the  swellmg  flood; 

Wafted  by^  thee,  with  willing  heart, 
We  swift  return  to  God. 

5  We  soon  shall  reach  the  boundless  sea; 
Into  thy  fulness  fall ; 

Be  lost  and  swallow' d  up  in  thee, — 
Oui-  God,  our  All  in  All. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION. 

594  L.  M. 

Rejoicing  at  th^  return  of  the  Sdbl>atJi. 

MY  opening  eyes  -with  rapture  see 
The  dawn  of  this  returning  day ; 
My  thoughts,  O  God,  ascend  to  thee, 

\Vhile  thus  my  early  vows  I  pay. 
2  I  yield  my  heart  to  thee  alone, 

Nor  would  receive  another  guest : 
Eternal  King,  erect  thy  throne. 

And  reign  sole  monarch  in  my  breast. 
S  0  bid  this  trifling  world  retire. 

And  drive  each  carnal  thought  away ; 
Nor  let  me  feel  one  vain  desire, 

One  sinful  thought,  through  all  the  day. 
4  Then,  to  thy  courts  when  I  repair. 

My  soul  shall  rise  on  joyful  wmg, — 
The  wonders  of  thy_  love  declare, 

And  join  the  strains  which  angels  sing. 

595  c.  M. 

Simday  morning :  Preparing  for  public  worship, 

LOED,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
My  voice  ascending  high  : 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, — 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye : — 


358  FAMILY  DEVOTION. 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Clirist  is  gone, 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints ; 
Presenting,  at  the  Father's  throne, 

Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 
S  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  Tvicked  shall  not  stand; 
Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  Now  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 
To  taste  thy  mercies  there ; 

1  will  frequent  thy  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  0  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 
In  ways  of  righteousness ; 

Make  every  path  of  duty  straight. 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

596  L.M. 

Morning:  Adoration. 

AETSE,  mv  soul,  witli  rapture  rise, 
And,  fill'd  with  love  and  fear,  adore 
The  awful  Sov'reign  of  the  skies, 

Whose  mercy  lends  thee  one  day  more. 

2  And  may  this  day,  indulgent  Power, 
Not  idly  pass,  nor  fruitless  be ; 

But  may  each  swiftly  passing  hour 
Still  nearer  bring  my  soul  to  thee. 

597  L.  M. 

Morning :  Sacrifice  of  praise  and  prayer, 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  dailv  stage  of  duty  run ; 
Shake  "off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 
2  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
High  praises  to  the'  eternal  King. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  359 

3  All  praise  to  Thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refresh'd  me  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  sliall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

4  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew ; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  wil'., 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day. 
All  1  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


598  L.M. 

Morning :  The  Lord  is  my  portion. 

OGOD,  my  God,  my  all  thou  art: 
Ere  shines  the  dawn  of  rising  day, 
Thy  sov' reign  light  within  my  heart, 
'thy  all-enliv'ning  power,  display. 

2  For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  doth  pant. 
While  in  this  desert  land  I  live ; 

And,  hungry  as  I  am,  and  faint, 
Thy  love  alone  can  comfort  give. 

3  In  a  dry  land,  hehold,  I  place 

My  whole  desire  on  thee,  O  Lord; 
And  more  I  joy  to  gain  thy  grace. 
Than  all  earth's  treasures  can  afford. 

4  More  dear  than  life  itself,  thy  love 
My  heart  and  tongue  shall  still  employ 

And  to  declare  thy  praise  will  prove 
My  peace,  my  glory,  and  my  joy. 

5  In  blessing  thee  with  grateful  songs, 
My  happy  life  shall  glide  away; 

The  praise  that  to  thy  Name  belongs, 
Hourly,  with  lifted  hands,  I'U  pay. 


360  FAMILY  DEVOTION. 

599  c.  M. 

Morning:  The  Sun  of  righteousness. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  to  meet  the  day; 
Unfold  thy  drowsy  eyes. 
And  burst  the  heavy  chain  that  binds 
Thine  active  faculties. 

2  God's  guardian  shield  was  round  me  spread 
In  my  defenceless  sleep : 

Let  Him  have  all  my  waking  hours 
Who  doth  my  slumbers  keep. 

3  Pardon,  O  God,  my  former  sloth, 
And  arm  my  soul  with  grace ; 

As.  rising,  now  I  seal  my  vows 
To  prosecute  thy  ways. 

4  Bright  Sun  of  righteousness,  arise ; 
Thy  radiant  beams  display ; 

And  guide  my  dark,  bewilder'd  soul, 
To  overlastmg  day. 

600  CM. 

Morning :  Sdf-consecration. 

ONCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  ; 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  Him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  Name  repeats, 
The  day  renews  the  sound ; 

Wide  as  the  heavens  on  which  he  sits, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame ; 
My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise; 

Mv  sins  might  rouse  his  wratli  to  flame, 
iBut  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  O  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 
Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light ; 

Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline. 
And  bring  a  peaceful  night. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  361 

601  c.  M. 

Morning :  Tluinkfulness  mid  trust. 

GIVER  and  Guardian  of  our  sleep, 
To  praise  thy  name  we  wake : 
Still,  Lord,  thy  helpless  servants  keep, 
For  thine  own  mercy's  sake. 

2  The  blessing  of  another  day 
We  thankfully  receive : 

O  may  we  only  thee  obey, 
And  to  thy  glory  live, 

3  Upon  us  lay  thy  mighty  hand ; 
Our  words  and  thoughts  restrain* 

And  bow  our  souls  to  thy  command, 
Nor  let  our  faith  be  vain. 

4  Pris'ners  of  hope,  we  wait  the  hour 
Wiiich  shall  salvation  bring: 

When  all  we  are  shall  own  thy  power. 
And  call  our  Jesus,  King. 

602  s.M. 

Morning :  Tribute  of  praise. 

SEE  how  the  morning  sun 
Pursues  his  shining  way; 
And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise. 
With  every  bright'uing  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 
Its  heavenly  Parent  sing, 

And  to  its  great  Original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down, 
Beneath  his  guardian  care; 

I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near. 

4  My  life  I  would  anew 
Devote,  0  Lord,  to  thee- 

And  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 
A  long  eternity. 


)62  FAMILY  DEVOTION. 

603  s.  M. 

Morning:  The  Day-star  from  on  high. 

WE  lift  our  hearts  to  thee, 
0  Day-star  from  on  high  ! 
The  sun  itself  is  but  thy  shade, 

Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 
2  0  let  thy  rising  beams 

The  niglit  of  sm  disperse, — 
The  mists  of  error  and  of  vice, 

Which  shade  the  universe. 
S  How  beauteous  nature  now; 

How  dark  and  sad  before ; 
"With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change, 

And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  0  may  no  gloomy  crime 
Pollute  the  rising  day ; 

Or  Jesus'  blood,  like  evening  dew, 
Wash  all  the  stains  away. 

5  May  we  this  life  improve. 
To  mourn  for  errors  past ; 

And  live  this  short,  revolving  day 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 

604  CM. 

Morning:  GratefvZ praise. 

LORD  of  my  life,  O  may  thy  praise 
Employ  my  noblest  powei-s. 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 

And  fills  the  circling  hours. 
2  While  many  spent  the  night  in  sighs, 

And  restless  pains  and  woes. 
In  gentle  sleep  I  closed  my  eyes, 

And  irtidisturb'd  repose. 
8  0  let  the  same  almighty  care 

My  waking  hours  attend ; 
From  every  danger,  every  gnare, 

My  heediless  steps  defend. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  ^j- 

4  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  fhey  roll, 

And  guide  my  future  days  ; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 

With  gratitude  and  praise. 

605  CM. 

Morning :  Confident  security. 

ON  thee,  each  morning,  O  my  God, 
My  waking  thought's  attend ; 
In  thee  are  founded  "all  my  hopes, — 
In  thee  my  wishes  end. 

2  My  soul,  in  pleasing  wonder  lost, 
Thy  boundless  love  surveys ; 

And,  fired  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 
A  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  God  leads  me  through  the  maze  of  sleep, 
And  brings  me  safe  to  light ; 

And,  with  the  same  paternal  care, 
Conducts  my  steps  till  night, 

4  When  evening  slumbers  press  mine  eyes, 
With  his  protection  blest, 

In  peace  and  safety  I  commit 

My  wearied  limbs  to  rest. 
6  My  spirit,  in  his  hand  secure. 

Fears  no  approaching  ill ; 
For,  whether  waking  or  asleep. 

The  Lord  is  with  me  still.  — 

606  L.M. 

Morning  and  evening  mercies. 

MY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love ; 
Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above, 

Gently  descend  like  early  dew. 
2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours ; 
Thy  sov'reign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 


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FAMILY  DEVOTION. 


3  I  yield  myself  to  thy  command ; 

To  thee  devote  ray  nights  and  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 

Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

607  L.M. 

Evening :  Trusting  in  God. 

GLOEY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me.  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  wliich  I  this  day  have  done ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread. 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Else  glorious  at  the  judgment-day. 

4  0  let  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close ; 
Sleep,  which  shall  me  more  vig'rous  make, 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

5  Lord,  let  my  soul  forever  share 
The  bliss  of  thy  paternal  care : 

'Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  love. 

608  5th  P.  M.  4  Zin^  78. 

Evening :  Communion  with  God. 

SOFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  our  sight  away ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labour  free. 
Lord,  we  would  commune  with  thee. 
2  Soon  from  us  the  light  of  day 
Shall  forever  pass  away  ; 
Then,  from  sm  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  us,  Lord,  to  dweU  with  thee. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  365 

609  9th  p.  M.  87,  87. 

Evening :  Coixfldence  in  GocTs  protection. 

SAVIOUE,  breathe  an  evening  blessmg, 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing ; 
Thou  canst  save  and  thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 
Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 

Angel  guards  from  thee  surround  us ; 
We  are  safe,  if  thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary. 
Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee ; 

Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
Watchest  where  thy  people  "be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  overtake  us, 
And  command  us  to  the  tomb. 

May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Olad  in  bright,  eternal  bloom. 

610  CM. 

Evening :  Gratitude  and  trtist. 

GEEAT  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song 
With  gratitude  I  raise  ; 
O  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  praise. 

2  My  days.  Unclouded  as  they  pass, 
And  every  fleeting  hour, 

Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, — 
Of  mercy,  love,  and  power. 

3  Thy  love  and  power,  celestial  guard, 
Preserve  me  from  aU  harm : 

Can  danger  reach  me  while  the  Lord 
Extencls  his  mighty  arm  ? 

4  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eyelids  close ; 
With  sleep  refresh  my  frame  ; 

Safe  in  tliy  care  may  I  repose, 
And  wake  to  praise  thy  Name. 


366  FAMILY  DEVOTION. 

611  CM. 

Evening :  Numberless  mercies. 

NOW  from  tlie  altar  of  our  hearts, 
Let  warmest  thanks  arise  ; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  This  day  God  was  our  sun  and  shield, 
Our  keeper  and  our  guide ; 

His  care  was  on  our  weakness  sho-wn, — 
His  mercies  multiplied. 

3  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied, 
Have  made  up  all  this  day ; 

Minutes  come  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift  and  free  than  they. 

4  New  time,  new  favours,  and  new  joys, 
Do  a  new  song  require : 

Till  we  shall  praise  thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  hearts'  desu-e. 

612  X.11. 

Evening :  Memorials  of  His  grace. 

THUS  far  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on,— 
Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days ; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Soijie  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 
And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home  *. 

But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 
And  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep ;   • 
Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head ; 

While  well-appointed  angels  keep 
Their  watchtul  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  C'n:'* 
My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 

And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  36T 

G13  CM. 

Evening  :  Relying  upon  divine  grace. 

LOED,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray ; 
I  am  forever  thine : 

1  fear  before  thee  all  the  clay, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin, 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head, 
From  cai-es  and  business  free, 

'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed 
With  my  o-svti  heart  and  thee. 

3  I  pay  this  evening  sacrifice ; 
And,  v/hen  my  work  is  done. 

Great  God,  my  faith,  my  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus,  with  my  thoughts  composed  to  peaoo. 
I'll  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep ; 

Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 

614  s.M. 

Evening :  Commending  the  soul  to  God, 

THOU  seest  my  feebleness, 
Jesus,  be  thou  my  power, — 
My  help  and  refuge  in  distress, 

My  fortress  and' my  tower. 
2  Give  me  to  trust  in  thee; 

Be  thou  my  sure  abode : 
My  horn,  and  rock,  and  buckler  be. 

My  Saviour  and  my  God. 
8  Myself  I  cannot  save,— 

ilyself  I  cannot  keep, — 
But  strength  in  thee  I  surely  have, 

Whose  eyelids  never  sleep. 
4  My  soul  to  thee  alone. 

Now  tlierefore  I  commend: 
T'tiou,  Jesus,  love  me  as  thine  own, 

And  lo  e  me  to  the  end. 


B68  FAMILY  DEVOTION. 

615  88th  p.  M.  86,  86,  S3. 

The  evening  sacrifice. 

THOU,  Lord  of  life,  whose  tender  care 
Hath  led  its  on  till  now, 
Here,  lowly,  at  the  hour  of  prayer, 
Before  thy  throne  we  bow  : 
We  bless  thy  gracious  hand,  and  pray 
Forgiveness  for  another  day. 
2  "With  prayer,  our  humble  praise  we  bring. 

For  mercies  day  by  day : 
Lord,  teach  our  hearts  thy  love  to  sing ; 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray : 
All  that  we  have  we  owe  to  thee, — 
Thy  debtors  through  eternity. 
8  Thou,  blessed  God,  hast  been  our  guide, 

Through  life  our  guard  and  friend  ; 
Yet  still,  throughout  life's  wearied  tide, 
Preserve  us  to  the  end : 
And  when  this  life's  sad  journey's  past, 
Eeceive  us  to  thyself  at  last. 
4  In  our  Eedeemer's  name,  for  all 

These  blessings  we  implore ; 
Prostrate,  O  Lord,  before  thee  fall, 
And  gratefully  adore : 
Bend  from  thy  throne  of  earth  and  skic<*. 
And  bless  our  evening  sacrifice. 

GIG  CM. 

Fwning:  Clieerful  confidence. 

IK"  mercy.  Lord,  remember  me, 
Through  all  the  hours  of  night, 
And  grant  to  me  most  graciously 

The  safeguard  of  thy  might. 
2  TVith  cheerful  heart  I  close  mine  eyes, 

Since  thou  wilt  not  remove : 
O,  in  the  morning  let  me  rise 
Rejoicing  in  tliy  love. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  369 

3  Or,  if  this  niglit  sliould  prove  my  last, 

And  end  my  transient  days  • 
Lord,  take  me  to  thy  promised  rest, 

Where  I  may  sing  thy  praise, 

G17  10th  P.  M.  6  Ufies  8fi. 

Evening :  Perfect  security. 

INSPIRER  and  Hearer  of  prayer, 
Thou  Sliephcrd  and  Guardian  divin/fi.. 
My  all  to  thy  covenant  care 

1,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign^ 
While  thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me ; 
And,  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on. 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee^ 

2  A  sov'reign  Protector  I  have^ 
Unseen,  yet  forever  at  hand.; 

Unchangeably  faithful  to  save,-— 
Alniigliiy  to  rule  an,4  command. 

Thy  minist'ring  spiiits  descend 

"To  watch,  while  thy  saints  are  asleep ; 

By  day  and  by  night'they  attend, 
The  heirs  of  salvation  to  keep. 

3  Their  worship  no  interval  knows ; 
Their  fervour  is  still  on  the  wing ; 

And  while  they  protect  my  repose. 
They  chant  to  the  praise  of  my  King, 

I,  too,  a-t  tlxe  season  ordain'd. 
Their  ehorus  forever  shall  join ; 

And  love  and  adore,  without  end, 
Their  faitliful  Creator  and  mine. 

618  c.  H. 

Evening :  Angelie  giiardiansMp. 

ALL  praise  to  Him  who  dwells  in  bliss, 
Who  made  both  day  and  night ; 
Whose  throne  is  in  the  vast  abyss 
Of  uuicsceated  light. 
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370  FAMILY  DEVOTIOX. 

2  Each  thought  and  deed  his  piercing  eyes 
"With  strictest  search  survey  ; 

The  deepest  shades  no  more  disguise, 
Than  the  full  blaze  of  day. 

3  Whom  thou  dost  guard,  0  King  of  kings, 
No  evil  shall  molest: 

Under  the  shadow  of  thy  -ffings 
Shall  they  securely  rest. 

4  Thy  angels  shall  around  their  beds 
Their  constant  stations  keep ; 

Thy  faith  and  truth  shall  shield  their  heads, 
For  thou  dost  never  sleep. 

5  May  we  with  calm  and  sweet  repose, 
And  heavenly  thoughts  refresh'd. 

Our  eyelids  with  the  morn  unclose, 
And  bless  Thee,  ever  blest. 


619  L.M. 

Sabbath  evening :  Thy  kingdom  com^. 

MILLIONS  within  thy  courts  have  met, 
Millions  this  day  before  thee  bow'd ; 
Their  faces  Zionward  were  set, — 
Vows  with  their  lips  to  thee  they  vow'd. 

2  But  thou,  soul-searching  God  !  hast  known 
The  hearts  of  all  that  bent  the  knee  ; 

And  hast  accepted  those  alone, 

Who  in  the  spirit  worshijDp'd  thee.  ^ 

3  People  of  many  a  tribe  and  tongue, 
Of  various  languages  and  lands, 

Have  heard  thy  truth,  thy  glory  sung, 
And  offer'd  prayer  with  holy  hands. 

4  And  not  a  prayer,  a  tear,  a  sigh. 
Hath  fail'd  this  day  some  suit  to  gain; 

To  those  in  trouble  thou  wert  nigh; 
Not  one  hath  sought  thy  foce  in  vain. 


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FAMILY  DEVOTION.  371 

5  Thy  poor  were  bountifully  fed, — 

Thy  chasten'd  sous  have  kiss'd  the  rod ; 
Thy  mourners  have  been  comforted, — 
The  pure  in  heart  have  seen  their  God. 

6  Yet  one  prayer  more ; — and  be  it  one, 

In  which  both  heaven  and  earth  accord ; — 
Fnlfll  thy  promise  to  thy  Son : 
Let  all  that  breathe  call  Jesus  Lord! 

620  L.M. 

Night 

THEE,  in  the  watches  of  the  night, 
Do  I  not,  Lord,  remember  still, 
And  meditate  with  calm  deliffht 
Upon  the  counsels  of  thy  will  ? 
2  Thy  will  is  my  perfection  here ; 

And  sighs  for  this,  my  whole  desire, 
To'  attain  that  heavenly  character, 
And  spotless  in  thine  arms  expire. 

621  L.M. 

Self-dedication  to  the  Lord. 

OLOED,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart, 
And  fix  my  frail,  inconstant  heart ; 
Henceforth  my  chief  desire  shall  be 
To  dedicate  myself  to  thee. 
2  Whate'er  pursuits  my  time  employ. 
One  thought  shall  fill  my  soul  with  joy : 
That  silent,  secret  thought  shall  be. 
That  all  my  thoughts  are  fix'd  on  thee. 
8  Thy  glorious  eye  pervadeth  space  ; 
Thy  presence,  Lord,  fills  every  place ; 
And  wheresoever  my  lot  may  be, 
Still  shall  my  spirit  rest  with  thee. 
4  Eenouncing  every  worldly  thing. 
And  safe  beneath  thy  spreading  wing, 
My  sweetest  thought  henceforth  shall  be. 
That  all  I  want  I  nnd  in  thee. 


372  FAMILY  DEVOTION. 

622  CM. 

Peace,  love,  and  unity. 

OLORD,  another  day  has  flown, 
Aud  we,  a  lowly  band, 
Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fostering  hand. 

2  Thy  heavenly  grace  to  each  impart ; 
Alf  evil  far  remove ; 

And  shed  abroad  in  every  heart 
Thine  everlasting  love. 

3  Our  souls,  obedient  to  thy  sway, 
In  Christian  bonds  unite  : 

Let  peace  and  love  conclude  the  day, 
And  hail  the  morning  light. 

4  Thus  ehasten'd,  cleansed,  entirely  thine, 
A  flock  by  Jesus  led, — 

The  sun  of  holiness  shall  shine 
In  glory  on  our  head. 

5  And  tliou  wilt  turn  our  wand'ring  feet, 
Aud  tliou  wilt  bless  our  way, 

Till  worlds  sliall  fade,  and  faith  shall  greet 
The  dawn  of  endless  day. 

623  32d  P.  M.  884,  884. 

Tribute  of  gratitude. 

FATHER  of  spirits  !  hear  our  prayer ; 
Our  life,  our  hope,  our  comforter, 

Our  strong  abode : 
To  thee  our  thankful  hearts  we  raise, 
An^  humbly,  gladly  hymn  thy  praise, 

Preserver,  God! 
2  Thy  gentle  hand  hath  smoothed  our  way  ; 
Fed  aucl  sustain'd  us  day  by  day; 

In  thee  we  move : 
O  may  thy  mercies,  Lord,  inspire 
Our  heart's  with  gratitude,  and  fire 

Our  souls  with  love. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  373 

624  c.  M. 

nabitual  devotion. 

WHILE  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 
Be  my  vain  wishes  still' d; 
Andmay  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  fiU'd. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestow'd  ; 
To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar: 

Thy  mercy  o'er  my"  life  has  flow'd; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 
Thy  ruling  hand  I  see ; 

Each  blessing  to  my  soul  most  dear, 
Because  couferr'd  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 
In  every  pain  I  bear, 

My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  "When  gladness  wings  my  favour'd  hour. 
Thy  love  my  thouglits  shall  fill  • 

Eesign'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 
The  gath'ring  storm  shall  see : 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear; 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 

625  L.  M. 

Infinite  indebtedness. 

GREAT  God,  let  all  our  tuneful  powers 
Awake,  and  sing  thy  mighty  Name : 
Thy  hand  revolves  the  circling  "hours — 

Thy  hand,  from  whence  our  being  came. 
2  Seasons  and  moons,  still  rolling  round 
In  beauteous  order,  speak  thy  praise ; 
And  years,  with  smiling  mercy  crown' d, 
To  thee  successive  honours  raise. 


374  FAMILY  DEVOTION. 

3  Our  life,  and  health,  and  friends,  wo  owe 
All  to  thy  vast,  unbounded  love ; 

Ten  thousand  precious  gifts  below, 
And  hope  of  nobler  joys  above. 

4  Thus  may  we  sing  till  nature  cease, — 
Till  sense  and  language  are  no  more ; 

And,  after  death,  thy  boundless  grace 
Through  everlasting  years  adore. 

626  4th  P.  M.  8S6,  886. 

For  the  head  of  a  family. 

I  AND  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord: 
But  first,  obedient  to  his  word 
I  must  myself  appear ; 
By  actions,  words,  and  tempers,  show 
Tliat  I  my  heavenly  Master  know, 
And  serve  with  heart  sincere. 

2  I  must  the  fair  example  set ; 
From  those  that  on  my  pleasure  wait 

The  stumbling-block  remove ; 
Their  duty  by  my  life  explain, 
And  still  m  all  my  works  maintain 

The  dignity  of  love. 

3  Easy  to  be  entreated,  mild, 
Quickly  appeased  and  reconciled, 

A  foll'wer  of  my  God : 
A  saint  indeed  I  long  to  be, 
And  lead  my  faithful  family 

In  the  celestial  road. 

4  Lord,  if  thou  didst  the  wish  infuse, 
A  vessel  fitted  for  thy  use 

Into  thy  hands  receive: 
Work  in  me  both  to  will  and  do ; 
And  show  them  how  believers  true. 

And  real  Christians,  live. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  375 

627  S.M. 

Household  consecration. 

THE  power  to  bless  my  house, 
Belongs  to  God  alone ; 
Yet  rend' ring  him  my  constant  vows, 
He  sends  his  blessings  down. 

2  Shall  I  not  then  engage 

My  house  to  serve  the  Lord, — 
To  search  the  soul-converting  page. 
And  feed  upon  his  word : — 

3  To  ask,  with  faith  and  hope, 
The  grace  which  he  supplies, 

In  prayer  and  praise  to  oiler  up 
Tneir  daily  sacrifice  ? 

4  Let  each  his  sin  eschew, 
Through  thy  restraining  grace ; 

Our  father  Abrah'm's  steps  pursue. 
And  walk  in  all  thy  ways. 

5  Saviour  of  men,  incline 

The  hearts  which  thou  hast  made, — 
Which  thou  hast  bought  with  love  divine, 
To  ask  thy  promised  aid. 

6  Me  and  my  house  receive, 
Thy  fam'ly  to  increase ; 

And  let  us  in  thy  favour  live. 
And  let  us  die  in  peace. 

628  L.  M. 

Commencing  the  labours  of  the  day. 

FORTH  in  thy  name,  0  Lord,  I  go, 
My  daily  labours  to  pursue ; 
Thee,  only  thee,  resolved  to  know, 

In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 
2  Thee  will  I  set  at  my  right  hand. 

Whose  eyes  mine  inmost  substance  see  ; 
And  labour  on  at  thy  command. 
And  offer  all  m^y  works  to  thee. 


<  O  FAMILY  DEVOTION. 

3  Give  me  to  hear  thy  easy  yoke, 
And  every  moment  watch  and  pray ; 

And  still  to  things  eternal  look, 
And  hasten  to  thy  glorious  day: — 

4  For  thee  delightfully  employ 
"Whate'er  thy  bounteous  grace  has  given; 

And  run  my  course  with  even  jov, 
And  closely  walk  with  thee  to  lieaven. 


629  1st  P,  M.  6  lines  8s, 

For  a  Messing  on  the  children. 

CAPTAIN  of  our  salvation,  take 
The  souls  we  here  present  to  thee, 
And  fit  for  thy  great  sei  vice  make 

These  heirs  of  immortality  : 
And  let  them  in  thine  image  rise, 
And  then  transplant  to  paradise. 

2  Unspotted  from  the  world,  and  pure, 
Preserve  them  for  thy  glorious  cause, 

Accustom'd  daily  to  endure 

The  welcome  burden  of  thy  cross ; 

Inured  to  toil  and  patient  pain, 

Till  all  thy  perfect  mind  they  gain. 

S  Our  sons  henceforth  be  wholly  thine, 
And  serve  and  love  thee  all  their  days; 

Infuse  the  principle  divine 
In  all  who  here  expect  thy  grace ; 

Let  each  improve  the  grace  bestow'd; 

Eisc  every  child  a  man  of  God. 

4  Train  up  thy  hardy  soldiers,  Lord, 
In  all  their  Captain's  steps  to  tread ; 

Or  send  them  to  proclaim  thy  word, — 
Thy  gospel  through  the  world  to  spread ; 

Freely  as  they  receive  to  give, 

And  preach  the  death  by  which  we  live ! 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  377 

630  L.M. 

No  mccess  wWwut  God's  blessing. 

EXCEPT  the  Lord  our  labours  bless, 
In  vain  shall  we  desire  success ; 
Except  his  guardian  power  restrain, 
The  watchman  waketh  but  in  vain. 

2  'Tis  useless  toil  our  stores  to  keep, — 
Early  to  rise,  and  late  to  sleep, — 
Unless  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high, 
His  providential  care  supply. 

3  Grant,  Lord,  that  we  may  ever  fleo 
For  guidance  and  for  help  to  thee ; 
Thy  blessing  ask,  whate'er  we  do, 
And  in  thy  strength  our  work  pursue, 

631  c.  M. 

On  returning  from  a  journey. 

THOU.  Lord,  hast  blest  my  going  out; 
O  bless  my  coming  in : 
Compass  my  weakness  round  about, 
And  keep  me  safe  from  sin. 

2  Still  hide  me  in  thy  secret  place ; 
Thy  tabernacle  spread : 

Shelter  me  with  preserving  grace. 
And  screen  my  naked  head. 

3  To  thee  for  refuge  may  I  run. 
From  sin's  alluring  snare : 

Ready  its  first  approach  to  shun. 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 

4  O  that  I  never,  never  more 
Might  from  thy  ways  depart: 

Here  let  me  give  my  wand'rings  o^er, 
By  giving  thee  my  heart. 

5  Fix  my  new  heart  on  things  above, 
And  then  from  earth  release  ; 

I  ask  not  life,  but  let  me  love, 
And  lay  me  down  in  x)eace. 


378  FAMILY  DEVOTION. 

632  S4th  p.  M.  77,  75. 

Have  merey  on  ua. 

LORD  of  merey  and  of  raiglit, 
Of  mankind  the  life  and  light, 
Maker,  Teacher,  Infinite, — 
Jesus !  hear  and  save. 

2  Strong  Creator,  Saviour  mild, 
Humbled  to  a  little  child, 
Captive,  beaten,  bound,  reviled, — 

Jesus  !  hear  and  save. 

3  Borne  aloft  on  angels'  ■nings, 
Throned  above  celestial  things. 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings — 

Jesus  I  hear  and  save. 

4  Soon  to  come  to  earth  again. 
Judge  of  angels  and  of  men. 
Hear  us  now,  and  hear  us  then, — 

Jesus !  hear  and  save. 

633  CM. 

Acquiescence  in  the  Divine  will. 

AUTHOE  of  good,  we  rest  on  thee: 
Thine  ever  watchful  eye 
Alone  our  real  wants  can  see, — 
Thy  hand  alone  supply. 

2  In  thine  all  gracious  providence 
Our  cheerful  hopes  confide ; 

O  let  thy  power  be  our  defence, — 
Thy  love  our  footsteps  guide. 

3  And  since,  by  passion's  force  subdued, 
Too  oft,  with  stubborn  will. 

We  blindly  shuu  the  latent  good. 
And  grasp  the  specious  ill, — 

4  Not  what  we  wish,  but  what  "wb  want, 
Let  mercy  still  supply : 

The  good  unask'd,  O  Father,  grant; 
The  ill,  though  ask'd,  deny. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  379 

G34  c.  M. 

In  deep  affliction. 

OGOD,  who  madest  earth  and  sky, 
The  darkness  and  the  day, 
Give  ear  to  this  thy  family, 
And  help  us  when  we  pray: — 

2  For  wild  the  waves  of  bitterness 
Around  our  vessel  roar, 

And  heavy  grows  the  pilot's  heart, 
To  view  the  rocky  shore. 

3  The  cross  our  Master  bore  for  us, 
For  him  we  fain  would  bear ; 

But  mortal  strength  to  weakness  turns. 
And  courage  to  despair. 

4  Have  mercy  on  our  failings,  Lord; 
Our  sinking  faith  renew ; 

And  when  thy  sorrows  visit  us, 
0  send  thy  patience  too. 

635  L.  M. 

Farting  of  friends. 

THY  presence,  everlasting  God ! 
Wide  o'er  all  nature  spreads  abroad : 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  cannot  sleep. 
In  every  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  souls  sustain; 
When  sep'rate,  happy  if  we  share 
Thy  smiles  and  thy  paternal  care. 

3  To  thee  we  all  our  ways  commit. 
And  seek  our  comforts  near  thy  feet ; 
Still  on  our  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

4  Bring  us  again  to  pay  our  vows, 
O  Lord,  in  thy  beloved  house ; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known, 
0  may  we  meet  around  thy  throne. 


380  FAMILY  DEVOTION. 

636  L.  M. 

On  changing  place  of  abode. 

SOLE  Sov'reign  of  the  earth  and  skies, 
Supremely  good,  supremely  wise, 
Fix  thou  the  place  of  our  abode, 
But  let  it  still  be  near  our  God- 

2  On  earth  we  weary  pilgrims  roam, 
Nor  find,  nor  hope,  a  lasting  home; 
We  seek  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 
A  heavenly  house,  which  ever  stands. 

3  Yet  while  we  sojourn  here  below. 
Let  streams  of  mercy  round  us  flow ; 
And  when  our  destined  race  is  run, 
Assign  us  mansions  near  thy  throne. 


637  6th  P.  M.  6  Zin^  7s. 

Death  of  a  child. 

WHEEEFOEE  should  I  make  my  moan. 
Now  the  darling  child  is  dead? 
He  to  early  rest  is  gone, — 
He  to  paradise  is  fled : 

1  shall  go  to  him,  but  he 
Never  shall  return  to  me. 

2  God  forbids  his  longer  stay; 
God  recalls  the  precious  loan ; 

God  hath  taken  him  away, 

From  my  bosom  to  his'  own : 
Snrely  what  he  wills  is  best; 
Happy  m  his  will  I  rest. 

3  Faith  cries  out, — It  is  the  Lord, 
Let  him  do  as  seems  him  good ! 

Be  thy  holy  name  adored  ; 

Take  the  gift  awhile  bestow'd : 
Take  the  child  no  longer  ifaine ; 
Thine  he  is,  forever  tliine. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  381 

638  CM. 

Overwlielming  grief. 

OTHOU,  who  in  the  olive  shade, 
When  the  dark  hour  came  ou, 
Didst,  with  a  breath  of  heavenly  aid, 
Strengthen  thy  suflTring  Sou, — 

2  0,  by  the  anguish  of  that  night, 
Send  us  down  blest  relief; 

Or,  to  the  chasten'd,  let  thy  might 
Hallow  this  whelming  grief. 

3  And  thou,  that,  when  the  starry  sky 
Saw  the  dread  strife  begun, 

Didst  teach  adoring  faith  to  cry, — 
Father,  thy  will  be  done : — 

4  Bv  thy  meek  Spirit,  thou,  of  all 
That  e'er  have  mourn'd  the  chief, 

Blest  Saviour,  if  the  stroke  must  fall, 
Hallow  this  whelming  grief. 

639  '  10th  P.  M.  8  Zi7i€«  83. 
IIappi7ie$s  oftho&e  whoin  God  correcteth, 

HOW  happy  the  sorrowful  man, 
Whose  sorrow  is  sent  from  above  J 
Indulged  with  a  visit  of  pain, — 

Chastised  by  omnipotent  love ; 
The  Author  o'f  all  his  distress 

Ho  comes  by  affliction  to  know, 
And  God  he  in  heaven  shall  bless. 

That  ever  he  sulfer'd  below. 
2  Thus,  thus  may  I  happily  grieve, 

And  bear  the  intent  of  his  rod ; 
The  marks  of  adoption  receive,— 

The  strokes  of  a  merciful  God: 
With  nearer  access  to  his  throne, 

My  burden  of  folly  confess ; 
The  cause  of  my  miseries  own, 

And  cry  for  an  answer  of  peace. 


382  FAMILY  DEVOTION. 

3  0  Father  of  mercies,  on  me, 
On  me,  in  afldiction,  bestow 

A  power  of  applying  to  thee, — 
A  sanctified  use  of  my  wo : 

1  would,  in  a  spirit  of  prayer, 

To  all  thy  appointments  submit; 
The  pledge  of  my  happiness  bear. 
And  joyfully  die  at  thy  feet. 

4  Then,  Father,  and  never  till  then, 
I  all  the  felicity  prove, 

Of  living  a  moment  in  pain, — 

Of  drmg  in  Jesus's  love : 
A  sufi"erer  here  with  my  Lord, 

With  Jesus  above  I  sit  down ; 
Eeceive  an  eternal  reward. 

And  glory  obtain  in  a  crown. 

640  4th  p.  M.  886,  88G. 

Death  of  a  relative  or  friend. 

IF  death  our  friends  and  us  divide, 
Thon  dost  not.  Lord,  our  sorrow  chide. 
Or  frown,  our  tears  to  see ; 
Eestrain'd  from  passionate  excess, 
Thou  bidd'st  us  mourn  in  calm  distress 
For  them  that  rest  in  thee. 

2  We  feel  a  strong  immortal  hope, 
Which  bears  our  mournful  spirits  tip, 

Beneath  their  tnountain  load ; 
Eedeem'd  from  death,  and  grief,  and  pain. 
We  soon  shall  find  our  friend  again 

Within  the  arms  of  God. 

3  Pass  a  few  fleeting  moments  more, 
And  death  the  blessuig  shall  restore 

Which  death  has  snatch'd  away ; 
For  us  thou  wilt  the  summons  send, 
And  give  us  back  our  parted  friend, 

In  that  eternal  day. 


FAMILY  DEVOTION.  383 

641  L.  M. 

Sustaining  grace  prayed  for. 

TAUGHT  by  our  Lord,  we  will  not  pray 
Out  of  the  world  to  be  removed ; 
But  keep  us,  in  our  evil  day, 

Till  patient  faith  is  fully  proved. 
2  From  sin,  the  world,  and  Satan's  snare, 

The  members  of  thy  Son  defend, 
Till  all  thy  character  we  bear. 
And  grace  matured  in  glory  end. 

642  9th  P.  M.  87,  87. 

Bereavement  and  resignaticm. 

JESUS,  while  our  hearts  are  bleeding 
O'er  the  spoils  that  death  has  won, 
We  would,  at  this  solemn  meeting, 
Calmly  say, — Thy  will  be  done. 

2  Though  cast  down,  we're  not  forsaken ; 
Though  aflflieted,  not  alone : 

Thou  didat  give,  and  thou  hast  taken ; 
Blessed  Lord, — Thy  will  be  done. 

3  Though  to-day  we're  fill'd  with  mourning, 
Mercy  still  is  on  the  throne ; 

"With  thy  smiles  of  love  returning. 
We  can  sing, — Thy  will  be  done. 

4  By  thy  hands  the  boon  was  given ; 
Thou  hast  taken  but  thine  own ; 

Lord  of  earth,  and  God  of  heaven, 
Evermore, — Thy  will  be  done. 

643  26th  P.  M.  76,  76,  76,  76. 
Exulting  in  thefa/cour  of  God, 

TO  thee,  our  God  and  Saviour, 
Our  hearts  exalting  spring, 
Kejoicing  in  thy  favour, 
Thou  everlasting  King  : 


384  THE  CLOSET. 

"We'll  celebrate  thy  glory, 
With  all  the  saints  above ; 

And  tell  the  wondrous  story 
Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

2  Soon  as  the  mom  with  rosea 
Bedecks  the  dewy  east, 

And  when  the  sun  reposes 
Upon  the  ocean's  breast; 

Our  voice  in  supplication, 
Jehovah,  thou  shalt  hear ; 

O  grant  us  thy  salvation, 
And  be  thou  ever  near. 

3  By  thee  through  life  supported, 
We  pass  the  dangVous  road, 

By  heavenly  hosts  escorted 
'Up  to  their  bright  abode ; 

There  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 
Our  toils  &nd  conflicts  o'er, 

And  day  and  night  adore  thee, 
Forever,  evermore. 


THE    CLOSET. 

644  c.  M. 

Retirement  and  mediiation. 

FAR  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee, 
FroTTi  strife  and  tumult  far ; 
From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 
With  prayer  and  praise  agree ; 

And  seem  by  thy  sweet  bounty  made 
For  tliose  who  follow  thee. 

3  There,  if  thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 
And  grac€  her  mean  abode, 

O  with  wliat  peace,  and  joy,  and  love. 
Does  she  commune  with  God! 


THE  CLOSET.  385 

4  Author  and  Gnai'dian  of  my  life, 
Sweet  Source  of  light  divine, 

And  all  harmonious  names  in  one, 
My  Saviour, — thou  art  mine  ! 

5  The  thanks  I  owe  thee,  and  the  love, 
A  boundless,  endless  store. 

Shall  echo  through  the  realms  above 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

645  c.  M. 

Enter  into  thy  closet. 

FATHER  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord, 
I  humbly  seek  thy  face; 
Encouraged  by  the  Saviour's  word 
To  ask  thy  pard'ning  grace. 

2  Ent'ring  into  my  closet,  I 
The  busy  world'  exclude ; 

In  secret  prayer  for  mercy  cry, 
And  groan  to  be  renew' d. 

3  Far  from  the  paths  of  men,  to  thee 
I  solemnly  retire ; 

See,  thou  who  dost  in  secret  see. 
And  grant  my  heart's  desire. 

4  Fain  would  I  all  thy  goodness  feel. 
And  know  my  sins  forgiven; 

And  do  on  earth  thy  perlect  wUl, 
As  angels  do  in  heaven. 

646  c.  M. 

Sacred  Nessings. 

PATHER  divine,  thy  piercing  eye 
Sees  through  the  darkest  night ; 
In  deep  retirement  thou  art  nigh, 

"With  heart-discerning  sight. 
2  May  that  observing  eye  survey 

ISIy  faithful  homag'e  paid,  ^ 
"Witii  every  mornmg's  dawning  ray, 
And  every  evening's  shade. 
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386  THE  CLOSET. 

0  0  may  tliine  otsti  celestial  iire 

The  incense  still  inflaine, 
While  fervent  vows  to  thee  aspire, 

Through  my  Eedeemer's  Name. 
4  Po  shall  the  visits  of  thy  love 

My  soul  in  secret  bless ; 
So  wilt  thou  deign,  in  worlds  above, 

Thy  suppliantto  confess. 

G47  C.  IL 

Even  in  g. — Solitude. 

I  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away 
From  every  cumb'ring  care. 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 

In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 
2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear. 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead 

Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 
•3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore, — 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  Him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 
Of  brigliter  scenes  in  heaven  ; 

Tlie  prospect  doth  my  strength  renev,'. 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 
May  its  departing  ray 

Be  calm  as  this  impres'sive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

648  L.  M. 

Self-examination. 

OTHOU,  great  God,  whose  piercing  eye 
Distinctly  marks  eaeh  deep  recess ; 
In  these  sequester'd  hoars  draw  nigh, 
And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 


THE  CLOSET.  387 

2  Through  all  the  mazes  of  my  heart, 
My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide  ; 

And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 
Till  all  be  search' d  and  purified. 

3  Then,  with  the  visits  of  thy  love. 
Do  thou  mine  inmost  spirit  cheer ; 

Till  every  grace  shall  ioin  to  prove 
That  (lod  has  fix'd  his  dwelling  here. 

G49  1st  T.  U.  Q  lines  Ss. 

Wrestling  Jacob  : — I  will  not  let  thee  go. 

COME,  O  thou  Traveller  unknown, 
Whom  still  I  hold,  but  cannot  see ; 
My  company  before  is  gone, 

And  I  am  left  alone  with  thee : 
With  thee  all  night  I  mean  to  stay, 
And  wrestle  till  the  break  of  day. 

2  I  need  not  tell  thee  who  I  am ; 
My  sin  and  misery  declare ; 

Thyself  hast  call'd  me  by  my  name ; 

liOok  on  thy  hands,  and  read  it  there : 
But  who,  I  ask  thee,  who  art  thou  ? 
Tell  me  thy  name,  and  tell  me  now. 

3  In  vain  thou  strugglest  to  get  free ; 
I  never  will  unloose  my  hold : 

Art  thou  the  Man  that  died  for  me  ? 

The  secret  of  thy  love  unfold: 
Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  thee  go. 
Till  I  thy  name,  thy  nature  know. 

650  1st  P.  M.  6  Zin^s  8s. 

Continued. —  When  I  am  weak.,  then  am  I  strong, 

WILT  thou  not  yet  to  me  reveal 
Thy  new,  unutterable  name  ? 
Tell  me,  I  still  beseech  thee,  tell ; 
To  know  it  now  resolved  I  am : 
Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  thee  go. 
Till  I  thy  name,  thy  nature  know. 


388  THE  CLOSET. 

2  What  though  my  slirinking  flesh  complain, 
And  murmur  to  contend  so  long  ? 

I  rise  superior  to  my  pain : 
"When  I  am  weak,  then  I  am  strong ! 

And  when  my  all  of  strength  shall  Ml, 

I  shall  -nith  the  God-man  prevaU. 


G51  1st  P.  M.  6  ZiTi^  8s. 

Continued. —  Victorious  prayer. 

YIELD  to  me  now,  for  I  am  weak, 
But  confident  in  self-despair ; 
Speak  to  my  heart,  in  blessings  speak ; 
Be  conquer'd  by  my  instant  prayer : 
Speak,  or  thou  never  hence  shait  move, 
And  tell  me  if  thy  name  be  Love. 

2  'Tis  Love !  'tis  Love !  thou  diedst  for  me ; 

I  hear  thy  whisper  in  my  heart ; 
The  morning  breaks,  the  shadows  flee ; 

Pure,  universal  Love  thou  art : 
To  me,  to  all,  thy  bowels  move, — 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

S  My  prayer  hath  power  with  God ;  the  grace 

Unspeakable  I  now  receive ; 
Through  faith  I  see  thee  face  to  face ; 

I  see  thee  face  to  face,  and  live ! 
In  vain  I  have  not  wept  and  strove ; 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

4  I  know  thee,  Saviour,  who  thou  art, — 
Je^us,  the  feeble  siimer's  Friend: 

Nor  wilt  thou  with  the  night  depart, 
But  stay  and  love  me  to  the  end : 

Thy  mercies  never  shall  remove ; 

Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 


THE  CLOSET.  389 

652  latV.lL  6  lines  S.^. 

Concluded. — Thy  name  is  Love. 

THE  Sun  of  righteousness  on  me 
Hath  risen  with  healing  in  his  wings : 
Wither'd  my  nature's  strength,  from  tJico 

My  soul  its  life  and  succour  brings : 
My  help  is  all  laid  up  above ; 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

2  Contented  now,  upon  my  thigh 

I  halt,  till  life's  snort  journey  end ; 
ALL  helplessness,  all  weakness,  I 

On  thee  alone  for  strength  depend : 
Nor  have  I  power  from  thee  to  move ; 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

3  Lame  as  I  am,  I  take  the  prey ; 

Hell,  earth,  and  sin,  with  ease  o'ercomc ; 

1  leap  for  joy,  pursue  my  way. 

And,  as  a  bounding  hart,  Ay  home, 
Through  all  eternity  to  prove 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

G53  L.  M. 

77ie  Minister's  prayer :  Chrisfs  constraining  love. 

QAVIOUR  of  men,  thy  searching  eye 
lO  Doth  all  mine  inmost  thoughts  descry : 
Doth  aught  on  earth  my  wishes  raise, 
Or  the  world's  pleasures,  or  its  praise  ? 

2  The  love  of  Christ  doth  me  constrain 
To  seek  the  wand'ring  souls  of  men ; 
With  cries,  entreaties,  tears,  to  save, — 
To  snatch  them  from  the  gaping  grave. 

3  For  this  let  men  revile  my  name ; 
No  cross  I  shun,  I  fear  no  shame : 

All  hail,  reproach :  and  welcome,  pain ; 
Only  thy  terrors,  Lord,  restrain. 


390  THE  CLOSET. 

4  My  life,  my  blood,  I  here  present, 
If  for  thy  triith  they  may  be  spent ; 
Fulfil  thy  sov'reign  counsel.  Lord; 
Thy  will  be  done,  thy  Name  adored. 

5  Give  me  thy  strength,  0  God  of  power ; 
Then  let  winds  blow,  or  thunders  roar, 
Thy  faithful  witness  will  I  be : 

'Tis  fix'd ;  I  can  do  all  through  thee. 


654  c.  M. 

77i€  Minister's  prayer :  The  scandal  of  the  cross, 

JESUS,  my  stren.^th  and  righteousness, 
My  Saviour  and  my  King, 
Triumphantly  thy  Name  I  bless, — 
Thy  conqu'ring  Name  I  sing. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  hast  magnified  thy  Name ; 
Thou  hast  maiutain'd  thy  cause  ; 

And  I  enjoy  the  glorious  shame, — 
The  scanclal  of  thy  cross. 

3  Thou  gavest  me  to  speak  thy  word. 
In  the  appointed  hour ; 

I  have  proclaim' d  my  dying  Lord, 
And  felt  thy  Spirit's  power. 

4  Superior  to  my  foes  I  stood, 
Above  their  smile  or  frown ; 

On  all  the  strangers  to  thy  blood 
With  pitying  love  look'd  down. 

5  0  let  me  have  thy  presence  still ; 
Set  as  a  flint  my  face,  . 

To  show  the  counsel  of  thy  will, 
"Which  saves  a  world  by  grace. 

6  0  let  me  never  blush  to  own 
The  glorious  gospel-word; 

Which  saves  a  world  through  faith  alone, 
Faith  in  a  dying  Lord. 


THE  CLOSET.  391 

655  L.  M. 

Tlie  Mini8ter''s  prayer :  Boldness  in  the  Gospd. 

SHALL  I,  for  fear  of  feeble  man, 
The  Spirit's  course  in  me  restrain  ? 
Or,  undismay'd  in  deed  and  word, 
Be  a  true  witness  of  my  Lord  ? 
2  Awed  by  a  mortal's  frown,  shall  I 
Conceal  the  word  of  God  Most  High  ? 
How  then  before  thee  shall  I  dare 
To  stand,  or  how  thme  anger  bear  ? 
8  Shall  I,  to  soothe  the'  unholy  thronr, 
Soften  thy  truth,  or  smooth  my  tongue, 
To  gain  earth's  gilded  toys, — or  flee 
The  cross  endured,  my  Lord,  by  thee  ? 

4  What  then  is  be  whose  scorn  I  dread  ? 
Whose  wrath  or  hate  makes  me  afraid  \ 
A  man !  an  heir  of  death  !  a  slave 

T*  sin !  a  bubble  on  the  wave ! 

5  Yea,  let  men  rao^e ;  since  thou  wilt  spread 
Thy  shadowing  wings  around  my  head : 
Since  in  all  pain  thy  tender  love 

Will  still  my  sure  refreshment  prove. 

656  3d  P.  M.  4  6s  &  2  8s. 

Birthday. 

GOD  of  my  life,  to  thee 
My  cheerful  soul  I  raise ; 
Thy  goodness  bade  me  be, 
And  still  prolongs  my  days  : 
I  see  my  natal  hour  return, 
And  bless  the  day  that  I  was  born. 
2  A  clod  of  living  earth, 

I  glorify  thy  name. 
From  whom  alone  my  birth, 
And  all  my  blessings  came : 
Creating  and  preserving  grace. 
Let  all  that  is  within  me  praise. 


392  THE  CLOSET. 

3  Long  as  I  live  beneath, 
To  thee  0  let  me  live ; 

To  thee  my  every  breath 
In  thanks  and  praises  give : 
"Wbate'er  I  have,  whate'er  I  am, 
Shall  magnify  my  Maker's  Name. 

4  My  soul  and  all  its  powers 
Thine,  wholly  thine,  shall  be  ; 

All,  all  my  happy  hours 
I  consecrate  to  thee : 
Me  to  thine  image  now  restore, 
And  I  shall  praise  thee  evermore. 

5  I  wait  thy  will  to  do, 
As  angels  do  in  heaven ; 

In  Christ  a  creature  new, 
Most  graciously  forgiven : 

1  wait  thy  perfect  will  to  prove, 
All  sanctified  by  spotless  love. 

6  Then,  when  the  work  is  done. 
The  work  of  faith  with  power, 

Eeceive  thy  favoured  son, 
In  death's  triumphant  hour : 
Like  Moses,  to  thyself  convey. 
And  kiss  my  raptured  soul  away. 

657  L.M. 

Smarting  tmder  the  rod. 

CHASTISED  by  an  indulgent  God, 
I  would  the  kind  chastisement  feel ; 
But  never  faint  beneath  the  rod. 
Nor  desp'rate,  nor  insensible : — 

2  From  each  extreme  divinely  kept. 
The  trouble  coming  from  above 

I  would  with  thankful  awe  accept. 

And  bless  with  tears  my  Father's  love. 


THE  CLOSET.  393 

658  c.  M. 

Secret  communion  with  God. 

SWEET  is  the  prayer  whose  holy  atreain 
In  earnest  pleading  flows  ; 
Devotion  dwells  upon  the  theme, 
And  warm  and  warmer  glows. 

2  Faith  grasps  the  hlessing  she  desires ; 
Hope  points  the  upward  gaze ; 

And  Love,  celestial  Love,  inspires 
The  eloquence  of  praise. 

3  But  sweeter  far  the  still  small  voice, 
Unheard  by  human  ear, 

When  God  has  made  the  heart  rejoice. 
And  dried  the  bitter  tear. 

4  No  accents  flow,  no  words  ascend ; 
All  utt'rance  faileth  there; 

But  God  himself  doth  comprehend, 
And  answer,  sDent  prayer. 

659  9th  P.  M.  87,  87. 

In  deep  affliction. 

FULL  of  trembling  expectation, 
Feeling  much,  and  tearing  more, 
Mighty  God  of  my  salvation, 
I  thy  timely  aid  implore. 

2  Suffring  Son  of  man,  be  near  me, 
In  my  suff'rings  to  sustain ; 

By  thy  sorer  griefs  to  cheer  me, — 
By  thy  more  than  mortal  pain. 

3  By  thy  most  severe  temptation 
In  that  dark  Satanic  hour ; 

By  thy  last  mysterious  passion, 
Screen  me  from  the  adverse  power. 

4  By  thy  fainting  in  the  garden, 
By  thy  dreadful  death,  I  pray. 

Write  upon  my  heart  the  pardon; 
Take  my  sins  and  fears  away. 


394  THE  CLOSET. 

GGO  CM. 

In  time  ofpfril. 

MY  Saviour  from  tlic  wrath  to  conio, 
From  present  evil  save; 
Avert  the  aeep  impending  gloom, — 

The  darkness  of  the  grave. 
2  Still  hold  my  soul  in  life,  I  pray; 

A  dying  worm  reprieve ; 
And  let  me  all  my  Icngthcn'd  day 

Unto  thy  glory 'live. 
8  Now,  I-ord,  I  have  to  thee  mnde  knowr. 

My  troubled  soul's  request. 
And  sink  in  calm  dependence  down, 

Within  thine  arms  to  rest : — 

4  Secure,  in  dangers  darkest  hour, 
Thy  faithfulness  to  prove, 

Protected  bv  almighty  power, 
And  everlasting' love. 

GGl  L.M. 

In  sid-iuss :  Pra>/ing/o>'  recover'/. 

ANGEL  of  covenanted  grace, 
ComCj  and  thy  healing  power  infuse ; 
Descend  m  thine  own  time,  and  bless. 

And  give  the  means  tJieir  hallow'd  use. 
2  Obedient  to  thy  will  alone, 

To  thee  in  means  I  calmly  fly: 
]My  life,  I  know,  is  not  my  own; 
To  God  1  live,  to  God  1  die. 

5  Thy  holy  will  lx>  ever  mine: 

If  thou  on  earth  detain  me  still, 
I  bow,  and  bless  the  grace  divine, — 

I  sutler  all  thy  holy"  will. 
4  I  come,  if  thou  mv  strength  restore. 

To  serve  thee  with  mv  strengtli  rencwM; 
Grant  nic  but  this,  I  ask  uo  more — 

To  spend  and  to  bo  spent  for  God. 


THE  CLOSET.  395 

662  c.  M. 

Consolations  in  sickness. 

WHEN  languor  and  disease  invade 
This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pains, 
And  long  to  fly  away ; — 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 
The  whispers  of  his  love ; 

Sweet  to  look  upward,  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above  ; — 

3  Sweet  to  look  back,  and  see  my  name 
In  life's  fair  book  set  down ; 

Sweet  to  look  forward,  and  behold 
Eternal  joys  my  own ; — 

4  Sweet  to  reflect  how  grace  divine 
My  sins  on  Jesus  laid; 

Sweet  to  remember  that  his  blood 
My  debt  of  sulf'ring  paid; — 

5  Sweet  to  rejoice  in  lively  hope. 
That,  when  my  change  shall  come, 

Angels  shall  hover  round  my  bed, 
And  waft  my  spirit  home. 

6  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  stream. 
What  must  the  fountain  be, 

V/here  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Directly,  Lord,  from  thee. 

663  c.  M. 

Recovery  from  sickness. 

MY  God,  thy  service  well  demands 
The  remnant  of  my  days ; 
Why  was  this  fleeting  breath  renew'd, 

But  to  renew  thy  praise  ? 
2  Thine  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Did  this  weak  frame  sustain, 
When  life  was  hov'ring  o'er  the  grave, 
And  nature  sank  with  pain. 


396  THE  CXOSET. 

3  I  calmly  bow'd  my  fainting  head 
Upon  thy  faithful  breast, 

And  waited  for  my  Father's  call 
To  his  eternal  rest. 

4  Into  thy  hands,  my  Saviour  God, 
Did  I  my  soul  resign, 

In  firm  dependence  on  that  truth 
Which  made  salvation  mine. 

5  Back  from  the  borders  of  the  grave, 
At  thy  command,  I  come ; 

Nor  will  I  ask  a  speedier  fiight 
To  my  celestial  home. 

6  Where  thou  appointest  mine  abode, 
There  would  I  choose  to  be ; 

For  in  thy  presence  death  is  life, 
And  earth  is  heaven  with  thee. 

664  6th  P.  M.  6  lines  7s. 

2%6  gates  of  death. 

OTHOU  God  who  hearest  prayer, 
Every  hour  and  everywhere. 
Listen  to  my  feeble  breath. 
Now  I  touch  the  gates  of  death : — 
For  His  sake  whose  blood  I  plead. 
Hear  me  in  this  hour  of  need. 

2  Hear  and  save  me,  gracious  Lord, 
For  my  trust  is  in  thy  word ; 
Wash  'me  from  the  stain  of  sin, 
That  thy  peace  may  rule  witliin ; 
May  I  Ijnow  myself  thy  child, 
Kansom'd,  pardon' d,  reconciled. 

3  Thou  art  merciful  to  save ; 

Thou  hast  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave : 
I  would  kiss  the  chastening  rod, 
O  my  Father  and  my  God ! 
Only  hide  not  now  thy  face, 
God  of  all-sufficient  grace. 


THE  CLOSET.  397 

4  Leave  me  not,  my  strength,  my  trust; 
0  remember  I  am  dust : 
Leave  me  not  again  to  stray ; 
Leave  me  not  the  tempter's  prey: 
Fix  my  heart  on  things  above ; 
Make  me  happy  in  thy  love. 


665  c.  M. 

A  SaUbaili  in  the  sick-chamber. 

THOUSANDS,  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  this  da} 
Around  thine  altars  meet ; 
And  tens  of  thousands  tlu-ong  to  pay 
Their  homage  at  thy  feet. 

2  They  sing  thy  deeds,  as  I  have  sunfr, 
In  sweet  and  solemn  lays ; 

Were  I  among  them,  my  glad  tongue 
Might  learn  new  themes  of  praise. 

3  For  thou  art  in  their  midst  to  teach, 
"VYhen  on  thy  Name  they  call ; 

And  tJiou  hast  blessings,  Lord,  for  each,- 
Hast  blessings,  Lord,  for  all. 

4  I,  of  such  fellowsliip  bereft. 
In  spirit  turn  to  thee : 

O,  hast  thou  not  a  blessing  left, — 
A  blessing,  Lord,  for  me  ? 

5  Behold  thy  pris'ner ; — loose  my  bands. 
If  'tis  thy  gracious  will; 

If  not, — contented  m  thy  hands, — 
Behold  thy  pris'ner  stiE. 

6  I  may  not  to  thy  courts  repair, 
Yet  here  thou  surely  art ; 

Lord,  consecrate  a  house  of  prayer 
In  my  surrender' d  heart. 

7  To  faith  reveal  the  things  unseen ; 
To  hope,  the  joys  untold ; 

Let  love,  without  a  veil  between, 
Thy  glory  now  behold. 


398  THE  CLOSET. 

G66  L.  M. 

Pleading  for  mercy  in  the  hour  of  affliction. 

CUT  me  not  off,  almighty  Lord, 
But  use  the  rod,  aud  hot  the  sword : 
Umieeded  pain  thou  canst  not  give. 
Nor  without  cause  thy  children  grieve. 
2  Though  sorrow  break  this  wretched  heart, 
And  pam  the  soul  and  body  part, 

0  suffer  not  my  soul  to  be 

(Jne  moment  separate  from  thee. 
S  And  now,  in  kind  compassion,  show 
What  means  this  providential  blow ; 
Tliat  here  I  may  thy  mercy  see. 
And  all  the  good  design'd  for  me. 

r»r)7  '^^  ^• 

^  ^        TJie  Frieiid  who  conquers  death. 

WHEN  death  before  my  sight 
Appears  in  dire  array, 
Ujiequal  to  the  dreadful  fight, 
My  courage  faints  away. 

2  Plow  shall  I  meet  this  foe, 
Whose  frown  my  soul  alarms? 

Dark  horror  sits  upon  his  brow, 
And  vict'ry  waits  his  arms. 

3  But  with  the  eye  of  faith. 
Piercing  beyond  the  grave, 

1  see  that  Friend  who  conquers  death, 
Whose  arm  alone  can  save. 

GG8  6th  p.  M.  rWiW^  7s. 

The  hwhand  andfailier  awaiting  deaih, 

OTHOU  faithful  God  of  love. 
Gladly  I  thy  promise  plead ; 
Waiting  tor  my  last  remove, — 

Hast'ning  to  the  happy  dead: 
Ix) !  I  cast  on  thee  my  care ; 
Breathe  my  latest  breath  in  prayer. 


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THE  CLOSET.  399 

2  Trusting  in  thy  word  alone, 
I  to  tliee  my  cliildren  leave : 

Call  my  little  ones  thy  own ; 

Give  them  all  thy  blessings,  give  : 
Keep  them  while  on  earth  they  breathe ; 
Save  their  souls  from  endless  death. 

3  Whom  I  to  thy  grace  commend. 
Into  thy  embraces  take ; 

Be  her  sure,  immortal  Friend, 

Save  her,  for  my  Saviour's  sake : 
Free  from  sin,  from  sorrow  free, 
Let  ray  widow  trust  in  thee. 

4  Father  of  the  fatherless. 
Husband  of  the  widow,  prove ; 

Me  and  mine  persist  to  bless ; 

Tell  me  we  shall  meet  above : 
Seal  the  promise  on  rny  heart; 
Bid  me  then  in  peace  depart. 

G69  s.M. 

For  victory  in  the  dying  hour. 

WHEN  on  the  brink  of  death 
T*     My  trembling  soul  shall  stand, 
Waiting  to  pass  tliat  awful  flood, 
Great  God !  at  thy  command ; — 

2  When  every  scene  of  life 
Stands  readjr  to  depart ; 

And  the  last  si^h  that  shakes  the  frame 
Shall  rend  this  bursting  heart ; — 

3  Thou  Source  of  joy  supreme. 
Whose  arm  alone  can  save, — 

Dispel  the  darkness  that  surrounds 
The  entrance  to  the  grave. 

4  Lay  thy  supporting  hand 
Beneath  my  sinking  head ; 

And  with  a  ray  of  love  divine 
IlJurue  my  dying  bed. 


400  THE  CLOSET. 

0  Leaning  on  Jesus'  breast, 
May  I  resign  my  breath ; 

And  'in  his  kind  embraces  lose 
The  bitterness  of  death. 

670  1st  T.  U.  Q  lines  Si^. 
Helpless,  yet  happy. 

OTHOU,  whose  wise,  paternal  love 
Hath  brouglit  my  active  vigour  down, 
Thy  choice  I  thanktully  approve ; 
And,  prostrate  at  thy  gracious  throne, 

1  offer  up  my  life's  remains, — 

1  choose  the  state  my  God  ordains. 

2  Cast  as  a  broken  vessel  by, 
Thy  work  I  can  no  longer  do ; 

Yet  while  a  daily  death  Idie, 

Thy  power  I  may  in  weakness  show: 
My  patience  may  thy  glory  raise, — 
My  speechless  wo  proclaim  thy  praise. 

671  1st  p.  M.  6  ZiWs  8s. 
Aged  and  helpless. 

IN  age  and  feebleness  extreme. 
Who  shall  a  helpless  worm  redeem  ? 
Jesus,  my  only  hope  thou  art, — 
Strength  of  my  failing  flesh  and  heart : 
0,  could  I  catch  a  smile  from  thee, 
And  drop  into  eternity ! 

672  4th  p.  M.  886,  886. 
The  aged  pilgrim. 

THY  mercy  heard  my  infant  prayer; 
Thy  love,  with  kind,  paternarcare. 
Sustain' d  my  childish  days.: 
Thy  goodness  watch'd  my  ripening  youth, 
And  form'd  my  heart  to  love  thy  truth, 
And  fiird  my  lips  with  praise. 


THE  CLOSET.  401 

2  And  now,  in  age  and  grief,  thy  Name 
Doth  still  my  languid  heart  inflame, 

And  bow  my  faltering  knee : 
O,  yet  this  bosom  feelsthe  fire ; 
This  trembling  hand  and  drooping  lyre 

Have  yet  a  strain  for  thee  ! 

3  Yes;  broken,  tuneless,  still,  O  Lord, 
This  voice,  transported,  shall  record 

Thy  goodness,  tried  so  long  • 
Till,  sinking  slow,  with  calm  decay, 
Its  feeble  murmurs  melt  away 

Into  a  seraph's  song. 

G73  L.  M. 

The  aged  discipWs  prayer. 

FOEEWAKN'D  by  my  Eedeemer's  love. 
I  soon  shall  lay  this  body  down; 
But  ere  ray  soul  from  earth  remove, 

0  may  I  put  thine  image  on. 
2  Saviour !  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind 

Be  to  thine  aged  servant  given ; 

An<i  glad  I'll  drop  this  tent,  to  find 

My  everlasting  home  in  heaven. 

(^7^  5th  P.  M.  4  Zivie*  rs. 

The  dying  believer. 

DEATHLESS  spirit,  now  arise ; 
Soar,  thou  native  of  the  skies — 
Pearl  of  price  by  Jesus  bought, 
To  his  glorious  likeness  wrought; — 

2  Go  to  shine  before  the  throne ; 
Deck  the  Mediator's  crown; 
Go,  his  triumphs  to  adorn ; 
Made  for  God,  to  God  return. 

3  Angels,  joyful  to  attend, 
Hov'ring  round  thy  pillow  bend ; 
Wait  to  catch  the  signal  given, 
And  convey  thee  quick  to  heaven. 

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402  THE  CLOSET. 

4  Burst  thy  shackles ;  drop  thy  clay ; 
Sweetly  breathe  thyself  away  ; 
Singing,  to  thy  crown  remove, 
Swift  of  wing,  and  fired  with  love. 

o  Shudder  not  to  pass  the  stream ; 
Venture  all  thy  care  on  Him — 
Him,  whose  dying  love  and  power 
Still'd  its  tossing,  hush'd  its  roar. 

tj  Safe  is  the  expanded  wave, — 
Gentle  as  a  summer's  eve; 
Not  one  object  of  his  care 
Ever  suffer'd  shipwreck  there. 

7  See  the  haven  full  in  view ; 

Love  divine  shall  boar  thee  through ; 
Trust  to  that  propitious  gale ; 
Weigh  thine  anchor,  spread  thy  sail. 

8  Saints  in  glory,  perfect  made. 
Wait  thy  passage  through  the  shade; 
Swiftly  to  their  wish  be  given; 
Kindle  higher  joy  in  heaven. 


G75  40th  P.M. 

77i6  dying  Christian  to  his  soul. 
ITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame. 


V 


Quit,  0  quit  this  mortal  frame. 
Trembling,  hoping,  liu^'ring,  flying, 
( )  the  pain,  the  bliss  ot  dying ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  *thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 
2  Hark  !  they  whisper :  angels  say, — 
Sister  spirit,  come  away ! 
— What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite,— 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, — 
Prowns  niy  spirit,  draws  my  breath? 
Tell  me,  r.^'v  soul,  can  this  be  death? 


THE  SCEIPTTJEES.  403 

3  The  "world  recedes  :  it  disappears  ; 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes ;  my  ears 

"With  sounds  seraphic  ring. 
Lend,  lend  your  wings  !  I  mount !  I  fly ! 
O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 

0  death,  Avhero  is  thy  sting? 


THE    SCEIPTUKES. 

676  CM. 

Riclies  of  GocTs  word. 

THE  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 
The  sacred  leaves  unfold; 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptured  eyes  behold. 

2  Here  light  descending  from  above 
Directs  onr  doubtful  feet; 

Here  promises  of  heavenly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

3  Our  num'rous  griefs  are  here  redress'd, 
And  all  our  wants  supplied : 

Naught  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 

4  For  these  inestimable  gains, 
That  so  enrich  the  mind, 

O  may  we  search  with  ea^er  pains. 
Assured  that  we  shall  find. 

677  CM. 

Excellency  and  sufficiency. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines; 
Forever  be  thy  Name  adored 

For  these  celestial  lines. 
2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want, 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 


404"  THE  SCEIPTUEES. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
And  yields  a  free  repast ; 

Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Eedeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 

And  life,  and  everlasting  joys, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

'    5  0  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 
Our  ever  dear  delight; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  we  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

6  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  forever  near ; 
Teach  us  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 

And  view  the  Saviour  there. 


678  CM. 

Light  and  glory  of  the  sacred  page. 
'HAT  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page ! 


W 


Majestic,  like  the  sun, 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age; 
It  gives,  tut  borrows  none. 

2  The  power  that  gave  it  still  supplies 
The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 

Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise  : 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Lord !  everlasting  thanks  be  thine 
For  such  a  brisrht  display. 

As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  Our  souls  rejoicingly  pursue 
The  steps  of  Him  we  love, 

Till  glory  break  upon  our  view 
In^'brighter  worlds  above. 


THE  SCRIPTURES.  405 

679  c.  M. 

Tlie  Spirifs  enlightening  influences. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire ; 
Let  us  thine  influence  prove ; — 
tSource  of  the  old  prophetic  fire ; 
Fountain  of  life  ana  love. 

2  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for  moved  by  thee 
The  prophets  wrote  and  spoke  : 

Unlock  the  truth,  thyself  the  key ; 
Unseal  the  sacred  book. 

3  Expand  thy  wings.  Celestial  Dove ; 
Brood  o'er  our  nature's  night ; 

On  our  disorder' d  spirits  move, 
And  let  there  nov.^  \)q  light. 

4  God,  through  himself,  we  then  shall  know. 
If  thou  within  us  shine ; 

And  sound,  with  all  thy  saints  below, 
The  depths  of  love  divine. 

G80  CM. 

77ie  revealing  Spirit. 

FATHER  of  all,  in  whom  alone 
We  live,  and  move,  and  breathe ; 
One  bright,  celestial  ray  dart  down, 
And  cheer  thy  sons  beneath. 

2  While  in  thy  word  we  search  for  thee, 
(We  seai-ch  with  trembling  awe ;) 

Open  our  eyes,  and  let  us  see 
The  wonders  of  thy  law. 

3  Now  let  our  darkness  comprehend 
The  light  that  shines  so  clear ; 

Now  the_  revealing  Spirit  send, 
And  give  us  ears  to  hear. 

4  Before  us  make  thy  goodness  pass, 
Which  here  by  faith'we  know; 

Let  us  in  Jesus  see  thy  face, 
And  die  to  all  below. 


406  THE  SCEIPTUEES. 

681  CM. 

Perfection  of  the  Iww  and  testimony. 

THY  law  is  perfect,  Lord  of  light ; 
Thy  testimonies  sure ; 
The  statutes  of  thy  realm  are  right, 

And  thy  commandment  pure. 
2  Let  these,  0  God,  my  soul  convert, 

And  make  thy  servant  -wise ; 
Let  these  he  gladness  to  my  ears, — 

The  day  spring  to  mine  eyes. 
S  By  these  may  I  be  wam'd  betimes; 

Who  knows  'the  guile  within  ? 
Lord,  save  me  from  presumptuous  crimes; 

Cleanse  me  from  secret  sin. 
4  So  may  the  words  my  lips  express, — 

The  thoughts  that  throng  my  mind, — 
O  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness, 

With  thee  acceptance  find. 

682  s.M. 

Safety  in  keeping  God's  precepts. 

HOW  perfect  is  thy  word, 
Thy  judgments  all  are  just ; 
And  ever  m  thy  promise,  Lord, 
May  man  securely  trust. 

2  I  hear  thy  word  in  love ; — 
In  faith  tny  word  obey ; 

O  send  thy  Spirit  from  above. 
To  teach  me.  Lord,  thy  way. 

3  Thy  counsels  all  are  plain, 
Thy  precepts  all  are  pure ; 

And  long  as  heaven  and  earth  remain, 
Thy  truth  shall  still  endure. 

4  O  may  my  soul,  with  joy. 
Trust  in  thy  faithful  word ; 

Be  it  through  life  my  glad  employ, 
To  keep  thy  precepts,  Lord. 


THE  SCRIPTURES.  407 

683  CM. 

Preciousness  of  the  Bible, 

HOW  precious  is  tlie  book  divine, 
By  inspiration  given ; 
Bricrlit  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts. 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 

And  life,  and  light,  and  joy  imparts, 
And  banishes  our  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  nig!it 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way; 

Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

684  CM. 

Light  ujjon  tTie  narrow  path. 

BRIGHT  A\'as  the  guiding  star  that  led, 
With  mild,  benignant  ray, 
The  Gentiles  to  the  lowly  shed 
Where  the  Redeemer  lay. 

2  But  lo !  the  Scriptures'  clearer  light 
Now  points  to  his  abode ; 

It  shines  through  sin  and  sorrow's  night, 
To  guide  us  to  our  God. 

3  0  let  us  tread  the  narrow  path. 
While  light  and  grace  are  given; 

And  thus  escape  the  coming  wrath, 
And  reign  with  him  in  heaven. 

685  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  88. 

The  divine  Interpreter. 

SPIRIT  of  Truth,  essential  God, 
Who  didst  thine  ancient  saints  inspire, 
Shed  in  their  hearts  thy  love  abroad, 

And  touch  their  hallow'd  lips  with  lire : 
Our  God  from  all  eternity. 
World  without  end  we  worship  thee. 


408  THE  SCRIPTURES. 

2  Still  we  believe,  almierhty  Lord, 

"Whose  presence  fills  both  earth  and  heaven, 
The  meannig  of  the  written  word 

la  by  thy  inspiration  given ; 
Thou  only  dost  thyself  explain 
The  secret  mind  of  God  to  man. 

3  Tome,  then,  divine  Interpreter, — 
The  Scriptures  to  our  hearts  apply ; 

And,  taught  by  thee,  we  God  revere ; 

Him  in  three  persons  magnify; 
And  still  the  triune  God  adore,' 
Who  was,  and  is,  forever  more. 

686  s.M. 

The  word  of  God,  quick  and  po^cerful. 

THY  word,  almighty  Lord, 
Where'er  it  enters  in, 
Is  sharper  than  a  two-edged  sword, 
To  slay  the  man  of  sin, 

2  Thy  word  is  power  and  life ; 
It  bids  confusion  cease, 

And  changes  envy,  hatred,  strife, 
To  love,  and  joy,  and  peace. 

3  Then  let  our  hearts  obey 
The  Gospel's  glorious  sound ; 

And  all  its  fruits,  from  day  to  day, 
Be  in  us  and  abound. 

687  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  88. 

DeligM  in  the  word. 

WHEN  quiet  in  my  house  I  sit. 
Thy  book  be  my  companion  still ; 
My  joy  thy  sayings  to  repeat, — 

Talk  o'er  the  records  of  thy  will. 
And  search  the  oracles  divine, 
Till  every  heartfelt  word  be  mine. 


THE  SCKIPTUEES.  409 

2  0  may  tlie  gracious  words  divine, 
Subject  of  all  my  converse  be ; 

So  will  the  Lord  his  foll'wer  join, 

And  walk  and  talk  himself  with  me: 
So  shall  my  heart  his  presence  prove, 
And  burn  with  everlasting  love. 

3  Oft  as  I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
0  may  the  reconciling  word 

Sweetly  compose  my  weary  breast; 
While  on  the  bosom  of  iny  Lord 

1  sink  in  blissful  dreams  away, 
And  visions  of  eternal  day. 

4  Rising  to  sing  my  Saviour's  praise, 
Thee  may  I  publish  all  day  long ; 

And  let  thy  precious  word  of  grace 

Flow  from  my  heart,  and  fill  my  tongue  : 
Fill  all  my  life  with  purest  love, 
And  join  me  to  the  church  above. 

688  L.M. 

The  Saviour  seen  in  the  Scriptures. 

NOW  let  my  soul,  eternal  King, 
To  thee  its  grateful  tribute  bring; 
My  knee,  with  humble  homage,  bow; 
My  tongue  perform  its  solemn  vow. 

2  All  nature  sings  thy  boundless  love, 
In  worlds  below,  and  worlds  above ; 
But  in  thy  blessed  word  I  trace 
Diviner  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

3  There,  what  delightful  truths  I  read ! 
There,  I  behold  the  Saviour  bleed : 
His  name  salutes  my  list'ning  ear, 
Bevives  my  heart,  and  checks  my  fear. 

4  There  Jesus  bids  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  gives  my  lab'ring  conscience  peace ; 
Kaises  my  grateful  thoughts  on  high, 
And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 


410  THE  SCEIPTUEES. 

5  For  love  like  this,  0  let  my  song, 
Through  endless  years,  thy  praise  prolong; 
Let  distant  climes  thy  Name  adore. 
Till  time  and  nature  are  no  more. 

689  s.M. 

Their  universal  difftmon, 

JESUS,  the  word  bestow, — 
The  true  immortal  seed  ; 
Thy  gospel  then  shall  greatly  grow, 

And  all  our  land  o'erspread ; 
Tiirough  earth  extended  wide 

Shall  mightily  prevail, — 
Destroy  the  works  of  self  and  pride, 

And  shake  the  gates  of  hell. 
2  Its  energy  exert 

In  the  believing  soul ; 
Diffuse  thy  grace  through  every  part. 

And  sanctify  the  whole : 
Its  utmost  virtue  show 

In  pure  consummate  love, 
And  fill  with  all  thy  life  below. 

And  give  us  thrones  above. 

GOO  CM. 

Revelation  loelconied  and  disseminated. 

HAIL,  sacred  truth !  whose  piercing  rays 
Dispel  the  shades  of  night ; 
Diffusing  o'er  a  ruin'd  world 
The  healing  beams  of  light. 

2  Thy  word,  O  Lord,  with  friendly  aid, 
Eestores  our  wand'ring  feet ; 

Converts  the  sorrows  of  the  mind 
To  joys  divinely  sweet. 

3  0  send  thy  light  and  truth  abroad, 
In  all  their  radiant  blaze; 

And  bid  the'  admiring  world  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  grace. 


CHRISTIAN   FELLOWSHIP. 

COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS. 

691  CM. 

Tlie  unwersal  'bond  oflovs. 

THE  g]orioii3  universe  around, 
The  heavens  with  all  their  train, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars,  are  firmly  bound 

In  one  mysterious  chain. 
2  The  earth,  the  ocean,  and  the  sky, 

To  form  one  world  agree ; 
Where  all  that  walk,  or  swim,  or  fly, 

Compose  one  family. 
S  God  in  creation  thus  displays 

His  wisdom  and  his  might. 
While  all  his  works  with  all  his  ways 

Harmoniously  unite. 

4  In  one  fraternal  bond  of  love, 
One  fellowship  of  mind, 

The  saints  below  and  saints  above 
Their  bliss  and  glory  find. 

5  Here,  in  their  house  of  pilgrimage, 
Thy  statutes  are  their  song ; 

There,  through  one  bright,  eternal  age, 
Thy  praises  they  prolong. 

6  Lord,  may  our  union  form  a  part 
Of  that  thrice  happy  whole ; 

Derive  its  pulse  from  thee,  the  heart, 
Its  life  from  thee,  the  soul. 

692  s.  M. 

One  in  Christ  Jesus. 

LET  party  names  no  more 
The  Christian  world  o'erspread; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  Head. 


412       CHRISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth. 
Let  mutual  love  be  found ; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
"With  mutual  blessings  crown'd. 

3  Thus  will  the  church  below 
Kesemble  that  above ; 

Where  streams  of  bliss  forever  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 

G93  c.  M. 

Love  the  test  of  dlwiplesMp. 

OUR  God  i:*  love ;  and  all  his  saints 
His  image  bear  below  : 
The  heart  with  love  to  God  inspired, 
With  love  to  man  will  glow. 

2  None  who  are  truly  born  of  God 
Can  live  in  enmity ; 

Then  may  we  love  each  other,  Lord, 
As  we  are  loved  by  thee. 

3  Heirs  of  the  same  immortal  bliss. 
Our  hopes  and  fears  the  same, 

With  bonds  of  love  our  hearts  unite. 
With  mutual  love  inflame. 

4  So  may  the  unbelieving  world 
See  how  true  Christians  love ; 

And  glorify  our  Saviour's  grace. 
And  seek  tliat  grace  to  prove. 

694  s.  M 

Sweet  communion. 

BLEST  are  the  sons  of  peace, 
Whose  liearts  and  hopes  are  one; 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please 

Through  all  their  actions  run. 
2  Blest  is  the  pious  house 

Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet; 
Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows, 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 


COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS.        413 

3  Thus  on  the  heavenly  hills 

The  saints  are  blest  above, 
Where  joy  like  morning  clew  distils, 

And  all  the  air  is  love. 

G95  c.M. 

Tlie  tond  of  perfectnesa. 

THE  sacred  bond  of  perfeetness 
Is  spotless  charity; 
O  let  us.  Lord,  we  pray,  possess 
The  mind  that  was  iii  thee. 

2  Grant  this,  and  then  from  all  below 
Insensibly  remove : 

Our  souls  the  change  shall  scarcely  know, 
Made  perfect  first  in  love. 

3  With  ease  our  souls  through  death  shall  glide 
Into  their  paradise ; 

And  thence  on  wings  of  angels  ride 
Triumphant  through  the  skies. 

4  Yet  when  the  fullest  joy  is  given, 
The  same  delight  we  prove ; 

In  earth,  in  paradise,  in  heaven, 
Our  all  in  all  is  love. 

gQ^J  7th  P.  M.  8  Zwic«  73. 

Sweet  counsel. 

GLOEY  be  to  God  above,— 
God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Make  we  mention  of  his  love ; 

Publish  we  his  praise  below: 
Call'd  together  by  his  grace, 

We  are  met  in  Jesus'  name ; 
See  with  joy  each  other's  face, 

FoU'wers  of  the  bleeding  Lamb. 
2  Let  us  then  sweet  counsel  take, 

How  to  make  our  calling  sure ; 
Our  election  how  to  make. 

Past  the  reach  of  hell,  secure : 


414       CHEISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

Build  we  each  the  other  up  ; 

Pray  we  for  our  faith's  increase ; 
Solid  comfort,  settled  hope, 

Constant  joy,  and  lasting  peace. 
8  More  and  more  let  love  abound: 

Let  us  never,  never  rest, 
Till  we  are  in  Jesus  found. 

Of  our  paradise  possess'd : — 
lie  removes  the  flamincr  sword, 

Calls  us  back,  from  Eden  driven; 
To  his  image  here  restored. 

Soon  he  takes  us  up  to  heaven. 

G97  c.  M. 

AU-uniti7ig  faith. 

LET  all  in  whom  the  Spirit  glows, 
Li  whom  God's  word  hath  place, 
The  all-uniting  faith  disclose, — 

The  all-endearing  grace. 
2  Then  shall  the  world,  admiring,  view 

The  gathered  flock  at  rest; 
And  own  the  Son  divinely  true. 
The  saints  divinely  blest. 

698  L.  M. 

Onefold  and  one  Shepherd. 

GIVER  of  peace  and  unity. 
Send  down  thy  mild,  pacific  Dove  ; 
We  all  shall  then  in  one  agree. 
And  breathe  the  spirit  of  thy  love. 

2  We  all  shall  think  and  speak  the  sam( 
Delightful  lesson  of  thy  grace : 

One  undivided  Christ  proclaim. 
And  jointly  glory  in  thy  praise. 

3  0  let  us  take  a  softer  mould, 
Blended  and  gather'd  into  theo  ; 

Under  one  Shepherd  make  one  fold, 
Where  all  is  love  and  harmony. 


COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS.        415 

4  Regard  tliine  OTvn  eternal  prayer, 
And  send  a  peaceful  answer  down  : 

To  us  thy  Father's  Name  declai-e ; 
Unite  and  perfect  us  in  one. 

5  So  shall  the  world  believe  and  know 
That  God  hath  sent  thee  from  above, 

When  thou  art  seen  in  us  below, 
And  every  soul  displays  thy  love. 


G09  3d  p.  M.  4  6s  &  2  8s. 

Bear  ye  one  another's  burdens. 

THOU  God  of  truth  and  love, 
We  seek  tliy  perfect  way, 
Eeady  thy  choice  to'  approve, 
Thy  providence  to'  obey ; 
Enter  into  thy  wise  desi.srnj 
And  sweetly  lose  our  will  in  thine. 

2  Why  hast  thou  cast  our  lot 
In  the  same  age  and  place  ? 

And  why  together  brought 
To  see  each  other's  face  ; — 
To  join  wiUi  softest  sympathy. 
And  mix  our  friendly  souls  in  thee  1 

3  Didst  thou  not  make  us  one. 
That  we  might  one  remain ; — 

Together  travel  on, 
And  bear  each  other's  pain ; — 
Till  all  thy  utmost  goodness  prove, 
And  rise  renew'd  in  perfect  lovel 

4  Surely  thou  didst  nnite 
Our  kindred  spirits  here, 

That  all  hereafter  might 
Before  thy  throne  appear ; — 
Meet  at  the  marriage  of  the  Lamb, 
And  all  thy  gracious  love  proclaim. 


416       CimiSTIAN  FELLOWSHir. 

5  Then  let  us  ever  bear 
The  blessed  end  in  vie^, 

And  join  with  mutual  care, 
To  fi^ht  our  passage  through ; 
And  kindly  help  each  other  on, 
Till  all  receive  the  starry  crown. 

6  0  may  thy  Spirit  seal 
Our  souls' unto  that  day! 

With  all  thy  fulness  fill, 
And  then  transport  away, — 
Away  to  our  eternal  rest. 
Away  to  our  Eedeemer's  breast. 

700  c.  M. 

AtuI  »o  fulfil  the  law  of  Christ. 

TRY  U3,  0  God,  and  search  the  grotmd 
Of  every  sinful  heart :    • 
"VVhate'tr  of  sin  in  us  is  found, 
0  bid  it  all  depart. 

2  If  to  the  right  or  left  we  stray, 
Leave  us  not  comfortless  ; 

But  guide  our  feet  into  the  way 
Of'everlasting  peace. 

3  Help  us  to  help  each  other,  Lord, 
Eacli  other's  cross  to  bear: 

Let  each  his  friendly  aid  afford, 
And  feel  his  brotller's  care. 

4  Help  us  to  build  each  other  up ; 
Our  little  stock  improve  ; 

Increase  our  faith,  confirm  our  hope, 
And  perfect  us  in  love. 

5  Up  into  thee,  our  living  Head, 
Let  us  in  all  things  grow. 

Till  thou  hast  made  us  free  indeed, 
And  spotless  here  below. 


OOM^rUNION  OF  SAINTS-        417 

6  Then,  when  the  mighty  work  is  wrotight, 

Eeceive  thy  ready  bride : 
Give  us  in  heaven  a  happy  lot 

With  all  the  sanctified. 

701  CM. 

Safety  in  union. 

JESUS,  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
To  thee  for  help  we  fly : 
Thy  little  flock  in  safety  keep, 
For  O  i  the  wolf  is  nigh. 

2  He  comes,  of  hellish  malice  full, 
To  scatter,  tear,  and  slay; 

lie  seizes  every  straggling  soul 
As  his  own  lawful  prey. 

3  Us  into  thy  protection  take, 
And  gather  with  thine  arm ; 

Unless  the  fold  we  first  forsake, 
The  wolf  can  never  harro. 

4  We  laugh  to  scorn  his  cruel  power. 
While  by  our  Shepherd's  side ; 

The  sheep  he  never  can  devour, 
Unless  ne  first  divide- 

5  0  do  not  suffer  him  to  part 
The  souls  that  here  agree ; 

But  make  us  of  one  mind  and  heart, 

And  keep  us  one  in  thee. 
<5  Together  let  us  sweetly  live, — 

Together  let  us  die  ; 
And  each  a  starry  crown  receive, 

And  reign  above  the  sky. 

702  L.M. 

striving  togeOierfor  thefaifh  of  the  Gospel. 

UNCHANGEABLE,  almighty  Lord, 
Our  souls  upon  thy  truth  we  stay ; 
Accomplish  now  thy  faithful  word, 
And  give,  O  give  us  all  one  way. 
27 


418       CHEISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

2  0  let  ixs  all  join  hand  in  hand, 
Who  seek  redemption  in  thy  blood; 

Fast  in  one  mind  and  spirit  stand, 
And  build  the  temple  of  our  God. 

3  Thou  only  canst  our  wills  control, — 
Our  wild,'  unruly  passions  bind ; 

Tame  the  old  Adam  in  our  soul. 
And  make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind. 

4  Speak  but  the  reconciling  word. 

The  winds  shall  cease,  the  waves  subside; 
We  all  shall  praise  our  common  Lord, — 
Our  Jesus,  and  him  crucified. 


703  c.  M. 

See  how  these  Christians  love  ! 

Gn^ER  of  concord.  Prince  of  peace, 
Meek,  lamb-like  Son  of  God ! 
Bid  our  unruly  passions  cease, 
By  thy  atoning  blood. 

2  Eebuke  our  rage ;  our  passions  chide ; 

Our  stubborn  wills  control ; 
Beat  down  our  wTath,  root  out  our  pride, 

And  calm  each  troubled  soul. 

S  Subdue  in  us  the  carnal  mind ; 

Its  enmity  destroy; 
With  cords'of  love  our  Spirits  bind, 

And  melt  us  into  joy. 

4  Us  into  closest  union  draw, 
And  in  our  inward  parts 

Let  kindness  sweetly  write  her  law, 
And  love  command  our  hearts. 

5  Saviour,  look  down  with  pitying  eyes ; 
Our  jan-in^  wills  control ; 

Let  cordial,  kind  affections  rise, 
And  harmonize  the  soul. 


COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS.        419 

6  O  let  us  find  the  ancient  way 

Our  wond'ring  foes  to  move, 
x^nd  force  the  heathen  world  to  say, — 

See  how  these  Christians  love  ! 

704  c-  ^^• 

*  ^  ^       Tlie  loadstone  of  ITis  love. 

JESUS,  united  by  thy  grace, 
And  each  to  each  endear' d, 
With  confidence  we  seek  thy  face, 

And  know  our  prayer  is  heard. 
2  Still  let  us  own  our  common  Lord, 

And  bear  thine  easy  yoke, — 
A  band  of  love,  a  threefold  cord, 

Which  never  can  be  broke. 
8  Make  us  into  one  spirit  drink ; 

Baptize  into  thy  name ; 
And  let  us  always  kindly  think, 

And  sweetly  speak,  the  same. 

4  Touch' d  by  the  loadstone  of  thy  love, 
Let  all  our  hearts  agree ; 

And  ever  toward  each  other  move, 
And  ever  move  toward  thee. 

5  To  thee,  inseparably  join'd, 
Let  all  our  spirits  cleave  ; 

O  may  we  all  the  loving  mind 
That  was  in  thee  receive. 

7Q5  5th  P.  M.  4  Zwes  7s, 

Of  one  heart  and  of  one  mind. 
TESUS,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee ; 
V   Let  us  in  thy  name  agree ; 
Show  thyself  the  Prince  of  Peace  ; 
Bid  our  jars  forever  cease. 
2  By  thy  reconciling  love, 
Every  stumbling-block  remove ; 
Each  to  each  unite,  endear; 
Come,  and  spread  thy  banner  here. 


420       CHRISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

3  Make  113  of  one  heart  and  mind, — 
Courteous,  pitiful,  and  kind; 
Lowly,  meek,  irt  thought  and  word, — 
Altogether  like  our  Lord. 

4  Let  us  for  each  other  care ; 
Jlach  the  other's  burden  bear : 
To  thy  Church  the  pattern  give  ; 
Show  how  true  believers  live. 

T)  Free  from  anger  and  from  pride, 
Let  us  thus  in  God  abide ; 
All  the  depths  of  love  express, — 
All  the  heights  of  holiness. 

f>  I^t  us  tlien  with  joy  remove 
To  the  family  above  ; 
On  the  wings  of  ancrels  fly  ; 
Show  how  true  believers  die. 

706  7th  P.  M.  8  Zi/i««  7s. 

Many,  hut  one. 

CHRIST,  from  whom  all  blessmga  flow, 
Perfecting  the  saints  below. 
Hear  us,  who  thy  nature  share, — 
Wlio  thy  mystic  body  are. 
Join  us,  in  one  Spirit  join; 
IvCt  us  still  receive  of  thine: 
Still  for  more  on  thee  we  call, 
Thou  who  tillcst  all  in  all. 

2  Move,  and  actuate,  and  guide : 
Divers  gift.«i  to  each  divide: 
Placed  according  to  tliv  will, 
Let  us  all  our  work  fulfil : 
Never  from  our  office  move  : 
Needful  to  each  other  ])rove : 
Let  us  daily  growth  receive, — 
More  and  more  in  Jesus  live. 


COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS.        421 

3  Sweetly  may  wc  all  agree, 
Touch'd  with  softest  sympathy ; 
Kindly  for  each  otlier  care  ; 
Every  member  feel  its  share. 
Many  are  we  now  and  one, 
We  who  Jesus  have  put  on  : 
Names,  and  8ect«,  and  parties  fall : 
Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  lu  all. 

707  s.  M. 

Meeting,  after  absence, 

AND  are  wc  yet  alive, 
And  see  each  other's  face  ? 
Glory  and  praise  to  Jesus  give, 

For  his  redeeming  (?raco. 
Preserved  bv  power  cliviuo 

To  full  wifvation  here, 
Again  in  Jesus'  praise  we  join, 
iVud  in  his  signt  appear. 

2  Wliat  troubles  have  wo  Been ! 

"What  conflicts  have  we  past! 
Fightings  witiiout,  and  fears  within, 

Since  wc  assembled  last ! 
But  out  of  all  the  Lord 

Hath  brought  us  by  his  lovo; 
And  still  ho  doth  his  help  afford, 

And  liidea  our  lifo  above. 

8  Then  let  U3  make  our  boast 

Of  his  redeeming  power, 
Which  saves  us  to  the  uttermost, 

Till  wc  can  sin  no  more : 
Let  us  take  up  the  cross, 

Till  we  the  crown  obtain ; 
And  gladly  reckon  all  things  loss, 

So  we  may  Jesus  gain. 


422       CHRISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

708  C.  M. 

We  shall  see  Jlim  as  he  is. 

THE  heavenly  treasure  now  we  have 
In  a  vile  house  of  clay ; 
But  Christ  will  to  the  utmost  save, 
And  keep  us  to  that  day. 

2  Our  Bouls  arc  in  his  mifrhty  hand, 
And  he  shall  keep  them  still ; 

And  you  and  I  phall  surely  stand 
With  him  on  Zion's  hill. 

3  Him  eye  to  eye  wc  there  shall  see ; 
Our  face  like* his  sliall  shine  : 

O  what  a  glorious  company, 
When  saints  and  angcls'join  ! 

4  O  what  a  joyful  meeting  there ! 
In  robes  of  wlute  array  d, 

Palms  in  our  hands  we  all  shall  bear, 
And  crowns  upon  our  head. 

5  Then  lot  us  lawftdly  contend. 
And  fight  our  passiigc  through  ; 

Bear  in  our  faithful  minds  the  end, 
And  keep  the  prize  in  view. 

709  ^-  ^ 

Welcome  to  Church  fellowship. 

BRETHREN  in  Christ,  and  well  beloved, 
To  Jesus  and  his  servants  dear, 
Enter,  and  show  yourselves  approved ; 
Enter,  and  find'  that  God  is  here. 

2  Welcome  from  earth :  lo,  the  right  hand 
Of  fellowship  to  you  we  give  : 

With  open  hearts  and  hands  we  stand, 
And  you  in  Jesus'  name  receive. 

3  Jesus,  attend;  thyself  reveal ; 

Are  we  not  met  iii  thy  great  name  ? 
Thee  in  the  midst  we  wait  to  feel ; 
We  wait  to  catch  the  spreading  flame. 


LOVE-FEAST.  423 

4  Truly  our  fellowship  below 
With  thee  and  with  the  Father  is : 

In  thee  eternul  lite  we  know, 
And  heaveirs  unutteruble  bliss. 

5  Though  but  in  part  we  know  thee  here, 
We  wait  thy  coming  from  nbove ; 

And  we  shall  then  beliold  thee  near, 
And  bo  forever  lost  in  love. 


LOVE-FEAST. 

710  L.M. 
T7i^  heavenly  Guest  invited. 

SAVIOUR  of  nil,  to  tliee  we  bow, 
And  own  thee  faithful  to  thy  word; 
We  hear  tliy  voice,  and  o()cn  now 
Our  hearts  to  entertain  our  Lord. 

2  Come  in,  come  in.  thou  heavenly  Guest; 
Delight  in  what  thvsclf  \\a^t  given  ; 

On  thv  own  gifts  autl  graces  feast, 

And  make  the  contrite  lieart  thy  heaven. 

3  Smell  tlic  sweet  odour  of  our  prayers  ; 
Our  fiacriticc  of  praise  approve ; 

And  treasure  up  our  gracious  tears, 
Who  rest  in  thy  redeeming  love. 

4  Beneath  thy  shadow  let  us  sit; 

Call  us  thy  friends,  antl  love,  and  bride ; 
And  bid  us  freely  drink  and  eat 
Thy  dainties,  and  be  satisfied. 

711  c.M. 

Perfect  liarmony  and  joy  unspeaJcdble. 

ALL  praise  to  our  redeeming  Lord, 
Who  joins  us  by  his  grace. 
And  bids  us,  each  to  each  restored, 
Together  seek  his  face. 


424        CHRISTIAN  FELLOWSIIir. 

2  He  bids  us  build  each  other  up ; 

And,  ^ather'd  into  one, 
To  our  liigh  calling's  glorious  hope, 

We  hand  in  hand  go  on. 

S  The  gift  which  he  on  one  bestows, 

We  all  delight  to  prove  ; 
The  grace  through  every  vessel  flows, 

In  purest  streams  of  love. 

4  E'en  now  we  think  and  speak  the  same, 
And  cordially  agree, — 

United  all,  through  Jesus'  name, 
In  perfect  harmony. 

5  We  all  partake  the  joy  of  one ; 
The  common  jxtace  wc  feel ; 

A  TXiace  to  scn.-*ual  minds  unknown, — 
A  joy  unspeakable. 

6  And  if  our  fellowship  below 
In  Jesus  be  so  sweet. 

What  height  of  rapture  shall  we  know 
When  round  his  throne  we  meet ! 


712  s.M. 

Sympathy  and  mutual  Ume. 

BLEST  be  tlie  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, — 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes ; 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sj-mpathizhig  tear. 


LOVE-FE^VST.  425 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 
It  gives  us  inward  pain ; 

But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 
Our  courage  by  the  way : 

While  eacli  in  expectation  lives^ 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin  we  shall  be  free: 

And  perfect  love  and  fHenoship  reigu 
Through  all  eternity. 

713  4th  P.  M.  886,  88G. 

iHviiM  conformity. 

JESUS,  fulfil  our  one  dosiroj 
And  snreud  the  spark  of  hving  firb 
Througn  every  hallow'd  breast: 
Bless  with  divine  conformity. 
And  give  us  now  to  find  in  theo 
Our  everlasting  rest. 

2  O  that  we  now  the  power  might  feel. 
To  do  on  earth  thy  blessed  will. 

As  angels  do  above: — 
To  walk  in  tlieo,  the  Truth,  the  Wity, 
And  ever  }>erfectly  obey 

Thy  sweet  coustruining  love. 

Tl  4  6th  P.  M.  6  line»  Ts. 

Ilnnd  in  hand  to  hea'wen. 

CENTRE  of  our  hopes  thou  art ; 
End  of  our  enlarged  desires : 
Stamp  thine  image  on  our  heart; 

Fill  us  now  with  heavenly  firea: 
Join'd  to  thee  by  love  divine, 
Seal  our  souls  forever  thine* 


426       CIIKISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

2  All  our  works  in  thee  be  wrought, — 
Levell'd  at  one  common  aim : 

Every  word  and  every  thought 
Purge  in  the  refining  flame : 
Lead  us,  tlirongh  tlie  paths  of  peace, 
On  to  perfect  holiness. 

3  I^t  UB  all  together  rise, — 
To  thy  ^'lorious  life  restored ; 

Here  regain  our  Paradise, — 

Here  prepare  to  meet  our  Lord: 
Here  enjoy  tlic  earnest  given: 
Travel  hand  in  hand  to  heaven. 

715  r>th  P.  M.  4  ^/n«-j»  7a. 

On«  in  Christ  Josu*  and  trith  each  other. 

Ij^ATHER,  at  thy  footstool  ece 
Those  who  now  are  one  in  thee  : 
Druw  ns  by  thy  giace  alone: 
Give,  0  give  us  to  thy  Son. 

2  Jesus,  Friend  of  human  kind, 
Let  us  in  thy  name  be  join'd  ; 
Each  to  each  unite  and  bless  ; 
Keep  UB  Btill  in  perfect  peace. 

3  Heavenly,  all-alluring  Dove, 
Shed  thy  overshadowing  love; 
Love,  tlie  sealing  gnicc,  impart; 
Dwell  within  our  single  heart. 

4  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  to  us  what  Adam  lost ; 

Let  us  in  tliine  image  rise ; 
Give  us  back  our  Paradise. 

710  CM. 

Rejoicing  in  hope, 

LIFT  up  vour  hearts  to  things  above, 
Ye  f.m'wers  of  the  Lamb," 
And  join  with  us  to  praise  his  love, 
Aiid  glorify  his  Name. 


LOVE-FEAST.  427 

2  To  Jesus'  Name  give  thanka  aud  sing, 
Whose  mercies  never  end  : 

Rejoice  I  rejoice!  the  Ix)rd  is  King; 
The  King  is  now  our  Friend. 

3  We  for  his  sake  count  all  tilings  loan ; 
On  eartlily  good  look  down  ; 

Aiid  joyfully  sustain  the  cross, 
Till  wo  receive  the  crown. 

4  0  let  us  stir  each  other  up, 

Our  faith  b^  works  to'  approve, — 
By  holy,  purifying  hope, 
Aud  tlie  sweet  task  of  love. 

5  Let  all  who  for  the  promise  wait. 
The  Holy  Ghost  receive  j 

And,  raised  to  our  uusinuing  state, 
With  God  in  Eden  live: — 

0  Live,  till  the  Lord  in  glory  come, 
And  wait  his  heaven  to  share : 

Jle  now  is  titling  up  your  h(»nie; 
(Jo  on,  wi-'ll  nicL'L  vou  there. 


717  4th  P.  M.  89^,  8<<»'.. 

Unity  (ff  spirit  and  o/ purpose. 

COME,  wisdom,  power,  and  grnco  divine 
Come,  Jesus,  iix  thy  name  to  join 
A  happy,  chosen  band  ; 
Who  fuin  would  prove  thine  utmost  will. 
And  all  thy  righteous  laws  fulfil, 
In  love's  benign  command. 

2  If  pure  essential  love  thou  art, 
Thv  nature  into  every  heart, 

"thy  loving  self,  iusnire : 
T?id  all  our  simple  souls  be  one, 
United  in  a  bond  unknown, 

Baptized  with  heavenly  fire. 


438        CHKISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

3  Still  may  we  to  our  centre  tend, 
To  spread  thy  praise  our  common  en 

To  help  each  other  on ; 
Companions  through  the  wilderness, 
To  share  a  moment's  pain,  and  seize 

An  everlasting  crown. 

4  Jesus,  our  tender'd  souls  prepare ; 
Infuse  the  softest  social  car6, — 

The  warmest  charity ; 
The  bowels  of  our  bleeding  Lamb, 
Tlie  virtues  of  thy  wondrous  name, 

The  heart  that  was  in  thee. 

5  Supply  what  ever)"  member  wants ; 
To  found  the  fellowship  of  saints, 

Tliy  Spirit,  Lord,  supply ; 
So  shall  we  all  thv  love  receive, 
Together  to  thy  glory  live, 

And  to  thy  glory  die. 

718  rth  P.  M.  8  ?m«.  78. 

WitiuMesfor  JevtM. 

COME,  and  let  us  sweetly  join, 
Christ  to  praise  in  hymns  divine : 
Give  we  all,  Avith  one  accord, 
Glory  to  our  common  Lord : 
Hands,  and  hearts^  and  voices  raise; 
Sing  as  in  the  ancient  days ; 
Ante-date  the  joys  above, — 
Celebrate  the  feast  of  love. 

2  Strive  we,  in  aifection  strive; 
Let  the  purer  flame  revive  ; 
Such  as  m  the  martyrs  glow'tl, 
Dying  champions  for  their  God: 
\Ve  like  them  may  live  and  love ; 
Call'd  we  are  their  joys  to  prove ; 
Saved  with  them  from  future  wrath; 
Partners  of  like  precious  faith. 


LOVE-FEAST.  429 

3  Sing  we  then  in  Jesus'  Name, 
Now  aa  yesterday  the  same ; 
One  in  every  time  and  place, 
Full  for  all  of  truth  and  grace: 
We  for  Christ,  onr  Master,  stand, 
Lights  in  a  benighted  land: 
We  our  dying  Lord  confess ; 
We  are  Jesuij'  witnesses. 


y  I Q  7th  r.  M.  8  lirus  Ts. 

Tlie  feast  of  endless  love. 

COME,  thou  high  and  lofty  Lord, 
Lowly,  meek,  incarnate  Word; 
Humbly  stoop  to  earth  again; 
Come,  and  visit  abject  man. 
.Jesus,  dear  expected  guest. 
Thou  art  bidden  to  the  feast : 
For  thyself  our  hearts  prepare ; 
Come,  and  sit,  and  banquet  there. 

2  Jesus,  we  thy  promise  claim : 
We  are  met  inthv  great  name: 
In  the  midst  do  thou  appear ; 
Manifest  thy  presence  here, 
fianctify  us.  Lord,  and  bless  ; 
Breathe  thy  Spiritj  give  thy  peace ; 
Thou  thyself  within  us  move  : 
Make  our  feast  a  feast  of  love. 

3  Let  the  fruits  of  grace  abound ; 
Let  us  in  thy  bowels  sound ; 
Faith,  and  love,  and  joy  increase, — 
Temperance  and  gentleness ; 
Plant  in  us  thy  humble  mind. 
Patient,  pitiful,  and  kind: 

Meek  and  lowly  let  us  be, — 
Full  of  goodness,  full  of  thee. 


430       CHRISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

4  Make  us  all  in  thee  complete  ; 
Make  us  all  for  glory  meet ; 
Meet  to'  appear  before  thy  sight, 
Partners  with  the  saints  in  light. 
Call,  0  call  us  each  by  name, 
To  the  marriage  of  the  Lamb : 
Let  us  lean  upon  thy  breast ; 
Love  be  there  our  endless  feast. 


720  7th  P.  M.  8 /»»««  7.S. 

Mutual  love  the  bond  of  union. 

WHILE  we  walk  witli  God  in  light, 
God  our  hearts  doth  still  unite : 
Dearest  fellowship  we  prove,— 
Fellowsliip  in  Jesus'  love : 
Sweetly  each,  with  each  combined, 
In  tlie  bonds  of  duty  join'd, 
Feels  the  cleansing  blood  applied, — 
Daily  feels  that  Christ  hath  died. 

2  Still,  0  Lord,  our  faith  increase ; 
Cleanse  from  all  unrighteousness  : 
Thee  the'  unholy  cannot  see; 
Make,  0  make  us  meet  for  thee  : 
Every  vile  alfection  kill ; 
Koot'out  everv  seed  of  ill; 
Utterly  abolish  sin; 

Write' thy  law  of  love  within. 

3  Hence  may  all  our  actions  flow ; 
Love  the  proof  that  Christ  we  know; 
Mutual  love  the  token  be, 

Lord,  that  we  belong  to  thee : 
Love,  thine  image,  love  impart; 
Stiunp  it  now  on  every  heart: 
Only  love  to  us  be  given : 
Lord,  we  ask  no  other  heaven. 


DUTIES   AND    TRIALS. 


THE  WARFARE. 

721  L.M. 

The  panoply  of  truth. 

BEHOLD  the  Cliristian  warrior  stand 
In  all  the  armour  of  his  Goil* 
The  Si>irit's  sword  is  in  his  hand, 
Ills  feet  are  with  the  Gospel  shod ; — 

2  In  panoply  of  truth  complete, 
Salvation's  helmet  on  his  head; 

With  righteousness  a  breast-[>late  meet. 
And  faith's  broatl  shield  before  lum  spread , 

3  Undaimted  to  the  field  he  )?oes ; 

Yet  vain  were  skill  and  vafour  there, 
Unless,  to  foil  his  lepion  foes. 
He  takes  the  trustiest  weapon,  prayer. 

4  Thus,  strong  in  liis  Redeemer's  stren^h, 
Sin,  death,  and  hell,  he  tramjUes  down ; 

Fights  the  good  fight,  and  wins  at  length, 
Through  mercy,  an  immortal  crown. 

722  L.  M. 

77fcc  »voord  and  shield. 

ARM  me  with  thy  whole  armour,  Lord ; 
Support  my  weakness  with  thy  might 
Gird  on  my  thigh  thy  conqu'ring  sword, 
And  shield  me  in  the  threat'umg  fight : 
From  faith  to  faith,  from  grace  to  grace, 

So  in  thy  strength  shall  I  go  on ; 
Till  heaven  and  earth  flee  from  thy  face, 
And  glory  end  what  grace  begim. 


432  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

723  s.M. 

Th^  standard  oftTie  cross. 

HARK,  how  the  watchmen  cry ! 
Attend  the  trumpet's  sound  ; 
Stand  to  your  arms,  the  foe  is  nigh,— 

The  powers  of  hell  surround. 
Who  how  to  Christ's  command, 

Your  arms  and  hearts  prepare ; 
The  day  of  bottle  is  at  liund, — 
Go  forth  to  glorious  war. 

2  See  on  the  mountain  top 
The  standard  of  your  God ; 

In  Jesus'  name  'tia  lifted  np, 
All  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood. 

His  standard-bearers,  now 
To  all  the  nations  call : 

To  Jesus'  cross,  ye  nations,  bow ; 
He  bore  the  cross  for  all. 

3  Go  up  with  Clirist  your  Head; 
Your  Captain's  footsteps  see ; 

Follow  your  Captain,  and  be  led 

To  certain  victory. 
All  power  to  him  is  given ; 

He  ever  reigns  the  same : 
Salvation,  liappiness,  and  heaven. 

Are  all  iu  Jesus'  Name. 

724  s.M. 

ijontinued. — Spiritual  enemi^  to  he  encountered. 

ANGELS  our  march  oppose. 
Who  still  in  strengtn  excel, — 
Our  secret,  swonij  eternal  foes, 

Countless,  invisible ; 
From  thrones  of  glory  driven, 

By  flaming  vengeance  hurl'd, 
They  throng  the  air,  and  darken  heaven, 
And  rule  this  lower  world. 


THE  WARFARE.  433 

2  But  shall  believers  fear  ? 

But  shall  believers  fly  ? 
Or  see  the  bloody  cross  appear, 

And  all  their  powers  defj*  ? 
By  all  hoH's  host  withstood, 

'We  all  hell's  host  o'crthrow  ; 
And,  conqu'ring  thcin  through  Jesus'  blood, 

We  ou  to  conquer  go. 


725  s,  M. 

77(4  whol«  armour  of  God. 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
AikI  put  your  armour  on, 
.Stront,'  in  the  etrength  which  God  supplieg 

Through  his  eternal  Son  ; 

Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 

And  in  his  niiglitv  power, 

AVho  in  the  strengtfi  of  Jesus  trusta, 

Js  more  than  conqueror. 

2  Stand  then  in  his  groat  might, 
With  all  his  strength  endued; 

But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 

The  panoply  of  God  ; 
That  having  all  thiiurs  done, 

And  all  your  connicts  past. 
Vc  may  o''ercojne,  througu  clirist  aloue, 

And  stand  entire  at  last. 

3  Leave  no  tmgaardcd  place, — 
No  weakness  of  the  soul ; 

Take  every  virtue,  every  grace, 

And  fortify  the  whole : 
Indissolubly'ioin'd, 

To  battle  all  proceed ; 
But  arm  yourselves  with  all  the  mind 

That  was  in  Christ  your  Head, 
28 


434  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

726  s.  M. 

The  shield  of  faith, 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  lay  hold 
On  faith's  victorious  shield ; 
Arm'd  with  tliat  adamant  and  gold, 

Be  sure  to  -w-iu  the  field : 
If  faith  surround  your  heart, 

Satan  shall  be  subdued ; 
Repeird  his  everj-  fiery  dart, 
And  quench'd  with  'Jcsus'  blood. 

2  Jesuft  hath  died  for  you ; 

"VVliat  can  his  love  withstand  ? 
Believe,  hold  fast  your  sliield,  and  who 

Shall  pluck  you  from  his  hand  ? 
Believe  that  Jesus  reigns; 

All  power  to  him  is  given : 
Believe,  till  freed  from  sm's  remains; 

Believe  yourselves  to  heaven. 

727  s.  M. 

Courage  ensures  victory. 

URGE  on  your  rapid  course, 
Ye  bloocl-bespnnkled  bands ; 
The  heavenly  kingdom  suffers  force; 

'Tis  seized  by  violent  hands : 
See  there  the  starry  crown 

That  fflitters  through  the  skies  ; 
Satan,  the  world,  and  Bin,  tread  down, 
And  take  the  glorious  prize. 

2  Tlirongh  much  distress  and  pain, 

Through  many  a  conflict  here, 
Through  blood,  yc  must  the  entrance  gain, 

Yet,  O  disdam  to  fear : 
Courage, — your  Captiun  cries, 

(^Who  all'  vour  toil  foreknew,—) 
Tod  ye  shall  have,  vet  all  despise ; 

I  have  o'ercome  wr  you. 


THE  WAEFARE.  435 

3  The  world  cannot  Avithstand 

Its  ancient  Confperor; 
Tlic  world  mnst  sink  beneath  the  Hand 

Which  arms  U3  for  the  war : 
This  is  the  victory, — 

Before  our  faith  they  fall  • 
Jesus  hath  died  for  you  and  mc ; 

Believe,  and  conquer  all. 


728  s.  M. 

The  weU-fimgJU  day. 

PRAY,  without  ceasing,  pray, 
(Your  Captain  gives' the  word;) 
His  suunnous  cheerfully  olx;y, 

And  call  upon  the  Lord: 
To  God  your  every  want 

In  iuKtaut  prayer  display; 
Pray  alwavs  ;  pray,  ana  never  faint ; 
Pray,  without  ceasing,  pray. 

2  In  fellowship,— alone, 

To  God  with  faith  draw  near; 
Approach  his  courts,  besiege  his  throne, 

With  all  the  power  of  prayer: 
His  mercy  now  nnnloro. 

And  now  show  forth  his  praise  ; 
In  shouts,  or  silent  awe,  adoro 

liis  miracles  of  grace. 

8  From  strength  to  strength  go  on ; 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray  ; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 

And  win  the  well-fought  day : 
Still  let  the  Spirit  cr>'. 

In  all  his  soldiers,— -Come. 
Till  Christ  the  Lord  descend  from  high, 

And  take  the  couqu'rors  home. 


436      .     DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

^29  1st  P.  M.  6  Un^3  83. 

Sober  vigilance. 

THIS  slumher  from  m\  spirit  shake ; 
WarnM  bv  tlie  Spirit's  inward  call, 
Let  me  to  righteousness  awake, 

And  pray  that  I  may  never  lall ; 
Or  give  to  sin  or  Satan  place, 
But  walk  in  all  thy  righteous  w|iy8. 

2  O  wouldst  thou,  Lord,  thy  servant  guard 
'Gainst  every  known  or  secret  foe; 

A  mind  for  alf  assaults  prepared, 

A  sober  vigilance  bestow ; 
Ever  apprized  of  danger  nigh. 
And  when  to  fight  and  when  to  fly. 

3  0  never  sulTcr  me  to  sleep 
Secure  within  the  verge  of  hell; 

But  still  my  watchful  spirit  keep 
In  lowly  awe  and  lovnig  zeal ; 
And  bless  me  with  a  godly  fear, 
And  plant  tliat  guardian  angel  here. 

4  Attended  by  that  sacred  dread, 
And  wise  from  evil  to  depart, 

Let  me  from  sti-cngth  to  strength  proceed, 

And  rise  to  puritv  of  heart : 
Through  all  the  patlis  of  duty  move, 
From  humble  faith  to  perfect  love. 

730  L.  M. 

JTenrenly  zeal. 

OKING  of  glory,  tliy  rich  grace 
Our  feeble  thoughts  aurnasses  far; 
Yea,  e'en  our  crimes,  though  numberless. 

Less  num'rous  than  thy  mercies  are. 
2  Still,  Lord,  thy  saving  health  display. 

And  arm  our  souls  with  heavenly  zeal ; 
So,  fearless,  shall  we  urge  our  way 

Through  all  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell. 


THE  WARFARE.  437 

731  s.  M. 

Perseverance. 

MY  soul,  bo  on  thy  guard ; 
Ten  tliousand  foes  arise ; 
The  hosts  of  sill  urc  pres.siiitr  liard 
To  draw  tlioe  from  the  skies. 

2  O  watch,  and  figlit,  and  pray ; 
•   The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 

And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  vict'ry  won, 
Nor  lav  thine  armour  down : 

The  work  of  faith  will  not  be  done. 
Till  thou  obtain  the  crown. 

4  Then  ncrdovere  till  death 
Shall  oring  thee  to  thy  God; 

He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  his  divine  abode. 

732  s.  M. 

Th£  mind  that  icas  in  Christ 

EQUIP  me  for  the  war, 
Auil  teach  my  hands  to  fight; 
My  simple,  upright  heart  prepare, 
And  guide  my  words  aright. 

2  Control  my  every  thought; 
My  whole  of  sin  remove  : 

Let  all  my  worka  in  thco  be  wrought; 
Let  all  be  wrought  in  love. 

3  O  arm  me  with  tlie  mind, 
Meek  Lamb,  that  was  in  thee ; 

And  let  my  knowing  zeal  be  join'd 
With  perfect  charity. 

4  With  calm  and  temper'd  zeal 
Let  me  enforce  thy  call ; 

And  vindicate  thy  gracious  will, 
Which  otters  life  to  all. 


438  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

5  O  may  I  love  like  thee, — 
In  all  thy  footsteps  tread ; 

Thou  hatest  all  iniquity, 
But  nothing  thou  hast  made. 

6  0  may  I  learn  the  art, 
"With  meekness  to  reprove  ; 

To  hate  the  sin  with  all  my  heart, 
But  Btill  the  sinner  love. 

733  1st  P.  M.  6  Un^^  8b. 

77le  victory  that  overcometh  the  tcorld. 

SURROUNDED  by  a  host  of  foes, 
Storni'd  bv  a  host  of  f<X'8  within, 
Nor  swift  to  fiec,  nor  strong  to'  oppose, 

Single  against  hell,  earth,  and  bm : 
Single,  yet  uudismay'd.  I  am ; 

1  dare  l>elicve  in  Jesus'  name. 

2  "What  though  a  thousand  hosts  engage, 
A  thousand  worlds,  my  soul  to  shake ; 

I  have  a  shield  shall  quell  their  rage. 

And  drive  the  alien  armies  back : 
Portray'd.  it  bears  a  bleeding  Lamb ; 

1  dare* believe  in  Jesus'  name. 

734  CM. 

Faith  sees  fhefnal  triumph. 

AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross,— 
A  foll'wer  of  the  Lamb, — 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
<  )r  blush  to  speak  his  name  i 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 
On  flowery  beds  of  ease ; 

While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize. 
And  soil'd  through  bloody  seas? 

3  Arc  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 
Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 

Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God .' 


THE  WAKFARE.  439 

4  Since  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign, 
Increase  my  courage,  Lord ; 

I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war 
Shall  conquer,  though  they  die : 

They  ace  the  triumph  from  afar, — 

By  faith  they  bring  it  nigh. 
0  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  viet'rv  throutrh  the  skies. 

The  glory  shalf  bo  thine. 

735  s.  M. 

The  violent  take  it  by  force. 

OM.\Y  thy  powerful  word 
Inspire  a  toeble  wonn 
To  rush  into  thy  kingdom.  Lord, 

And  take  it  aa  by  storm, 
li  O  may  wc  all  improve 

The  grace  already  givcn^ 
To  seize  the  crown  of  perlect  love, 
And  scale  the  mount  of  heaven. 

736  c.  M. 

Ileat^nly  rest  in  anticipation. 

WHEN  I  can  rcatl  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
ril  bid  farewell  to  every  fear. 
And  wijxi  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 
And  ticry  darts  be  hurlM, 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  liice  a  frowning  world. 

3  Lot  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 
Let  stonns  of  sorrow  fall, — 

So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 


440  DUTIES  AND  TKIALS. 

4  There  I  shall  bathe  my  weary  soul, 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 

Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

737  26th  P.  M.  70,  76,  76,  76. 

No  cause  fw  fear. 

GOD  is  my  strong  salvation ; 
What  foe  have  I  to  fear  ? 
In  darkness  and  temptation, 

My  lifiht,  my  help,  is  near: 
Thoucrh  hosts  encanu)  around  rae, 

Finn  in  the  fight  I  stand ; 
What  terror  can  confound  me, 

With  God  at  my  right  hand  ? 
2  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance; 

My  soul,  with  courage  wait ; 
His  truth  be  thine  affiance, 

When  faint  and  desolate  ; 
His  might  thy  heart  shall  strengthen, 

His  love  thy  joy  increase ; 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen ; 

The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace. 

738  s.M. 

Viciory. 

I  THE  goo<l  fight  have  fought,— 
O  when  shall  I  declare ! 
The  victVy  by  my  Saviour  got, 
I  long  with  Paul  to  share. 

2  0  may  I  triumph  so. 
When  all  my  warfare's  past; 

And,  dying,  find  my  latest  foe 
Under  my  feet  at  last  1 

3  This  blessed  word  be  mine, 
Just  as  the  port  is  cain'd, — 

Kept  by  the  ]X)wer  ot  grace  divine, 
1  have  the  faith  maintained. 


THE  WAKFAKE.  441 

4  The'  apostles  of  my  Lord, 

To  whom  it  first  was  given, 
They  could  not  speak  a  greater  word, 

Nor  all  the  saints  in  heaven. 

739  s.  M. 

The  -universal  victonj  of  the  cross. 

JESUS,  the  Conqueror,  reigns. 
In  glorious  strength  array'd ; 
Ilia  kingdom  over  all  maintains, 

And  bids  the  earth  be  glad : 
Ye  sons  of  men,  rejoice 

In  Jesus'  mighty  love  ; 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice. 

To  Him  who  rules  above. 
2  Extol  his  kingly  power ; 

Kiss  the  exalted  Son, 
Who  died,  and  lives  to  die  no  more, 

High  on  his  Father's  throne : 
Our  Advocate  with  God, 

He  undertakes  our  cause, 
And  spreads  through  all  the  oarlh  abroad 

The  vict'ry  of  hia  cross. 

740  s.M. 

Victory  is  on  tha  Lord's  side. 

ARISE,  ye  saints,  arise  ! 
The  Lord  our  leader  is: 
The  foe  before  his  banner  fl.ies, 
And  victory  is  His. 

2  We  follow  thee,  our  Guide, 
Our  Saviour,  and  our  King ; 

We  follow  thee,  through  grace  supplied 
From  heaven^s  eternal  spring. 

3  We  soon  shall  see  the  day 
When  all  our  toils  shall  ceaae ; 

When  we  shall  cast  our  arms  away, 
And  dwell  in  endless  peace. 


442  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

4  This  hope  supports  us  here; 
It  makes  our  burdens  light: 

'Twill  serve  our  drooping  hearts  to  cheer, 
Till  faith  shall  end  in  sight : — 

5  Till,  of  the  prize  possessed, 
We  hear  of  war  no  more ; 

And  ever  with  our  Leader  rest, 
On  yonder  peaceful  shore. 


741  22d  P.  M.  83,  88,  84. 

Crowm  C4igt  at  the  feet  ofJesu». 

HARK  !  how  the  gosixjl  trumpet  sounds. 
As  through  the  world  the  echo  bounds. 
Proclaiming  to  a  ruin'd  race. 
That  through  the  riches  of  Ilis  grace, 
Sinners  may  see  the  Saviour's  face. 
In  endless  day. 

•2  Hail,  Jesus !  all-victorious  Lord ! 
Be  thou  bv  all  mankind  adored  ! 
For  us  didst  thou  the  fight  maintain, 
And  o'er  our  foes  the  vict'ry  gain, 
That  we,  with  thee,  might  ever  reign. 
In  endless  day. 

3  And  when,  through  grace,  our  course  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  vict'rv  won. 

Then  crowns  unfeding  we  snail  wear, 
Tlie  glory  of  thy  kingdom  share, 
With  thee,  our  glorious  leader,  there. 
In  endless  day. 

4  Then,  in  thy  presence,  heavenly  King, 
In  loftier  strama  thy  praise  we'll  sing, 
When  with  the  blood-bought  hosts  we  meet. 
Triumphant  there,  in  bliss  complete. 

And  cast  our  crowns  before  thy  feet, 
In  endless  day. 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION.  443 

PATIENCE  AND   RESIGNATION. 

742  S.  M. 

Tribulation  to  he  ecrpeeted. 

AS  strangers  here  below, 
With  various  woes  opprcss'd, 
We  must  through  tribulation  go 
To  our  cterual  rest. 

2  Thus  Christ,  our  glorious  Head, 
Ascended  to  his  throne : — 

Why  should  his  servants  fear  to  tread 
The  way  their  Lord  has  gone  ? 

3  The  path  to  glory  lies 
Through  conflict  and  distress : — 

But  joyful  we  at  length  sludl  rise. 
The  kingdom  to  possess. 

743  1st  P.  M.  6  Zm<'^  8s. 

CJirist  our  pattern  and  etramplf. 

SA\^OUR  of  all,  what  hast  thou  done  i 
What  hast  thou  sutfer'd  on  the  tree  ? 
Whv  didst  thou  groan  thy  mortal  groan, 

(Jbedicnt  unto  death  for  me  i 
The  myst'ry  of  thy  passion  show, — 
The  cud  of^all  thy  griefs  below. 
'2  Pardon,  and  grace,  and  heaven  to  buy, 

My  bleeding  sacritice  expired; 
But  \lidst  thou  not  my  pattern  die. 

That,  by  thy  glorious  Spirit  fired, 
Faithful  to  death  I  might  endure. 
And  make  the  crown  by  sutTring  sure? 
3  Thou  didst  the  meek  example  leave, 

That  I  might  in  thy  footsteps  tread; 
Mi<'ht  like  the  Man  of  Sorrows  grieve. 

And  ^roan,  and  bow  with  thee  my  Head : 
Thy  dving  in  my  body  bear. 
And  all  thy  state  of  suff'ring  share. 


444  DUTIES  AND  TKIALS, 

744  13th  p.  M.  10  10,  11  11. 

T?ie  Lord  will  provide. 

THOUGH  troubles  assail,  and  dangers  affright, 
Though  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes  all 
unite, 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  whatever  betide, 
The  promise  assures  us, — The  Lord  will  provide. 

2  The  birds,  without  bam  or  storehouse,  are  fed ; 
From  them  let  us  Icani  to  trust  for  our  bread : 
His  saints  what  is  fitting  shall  ne'er  be  denied, 
So  long  as  'tis  written, — The  Lord  will  provide. 

3  When  Satan  appears  to  stop  up  our  path, 
And  fills  us  with  fears,  wo  trinmnh  by  faith; 
He  cannot  take  from  us  (though  oti  he  has  tried) 
The  heart-chccring  promise,— The  Lord  will  pro- 
vide. 

4  He  tells  us  we're  weak, — our  hope  is  iu  vain ; 
The  good  that  wc  seek  we  ne'er  snail  obthin : 
But  when  such  suggestions  our  graces  have  tried, 
This  answei*s  all  questions, — The  Lord  will  pro- 
vide. 

5  No  strength  of  our  own,  nor  goodness  we  claim : 
Our  trust  is  all  thrown  on  Jesus's  Name ; 

In  this  our  strong  tower  for  safety  we  hide ; 
The  Lord  is  our  power, — The  Lord  will  provide. 
C  When  life  sinks  apace,  and  death  is  iu  view, 
The  word  of  his  grace  shall  comfort  us  througfh  : 
Not  fearing  or  doubting,  with  Christ  on  our  side, 
We  hope  to  die  shouting, — The  Lord  will  provide. 

745  c.  M. 

Light  shining  out  of  darkness. 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  pertbrm  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  stonn. 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION. , 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never-failinpr  skill, 

He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sov'reign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take: 
The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 

Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 
But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 

Behind  a  frowning  providence 
lie  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 
Unfolding  every  hour: 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  tast«. 
But  sweet  will  be  tlic  flower. 

6  Blijid  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain  : 

God  is  his  own  interpreter. 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

746  L.  M. 

A  hlcHRin-gfor  those  who  mourn, 

DEEM  not  that  they  arc  blest  alone 
Whose  lives  a  peaceful  tenor  keep; 
For  (iod,  who  pities  man,  has  shown 
A  blessing  for  the  eyes  that  weep. 

2  The  light  of  smiles  shall  fill  again 
The  lids  that  overflow  with  tears ; 

And  weary  hours  of  wo  and  pain, 
Are  promises  of  happier  years. 

3  There  is  a  day  of  sunny  rest, 

For  every  dark  and  troubled  night ; 

Though  grief  may  bide  an  evening  guest, 

Yet  joy  shall  come  with  early  light. 


446  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

4  Nor  let  the  ^ood  man's  trust  depart, 
Though  life  its  common  gifts  deny, — 

Though  with  a  pierced  and  broken  heart, 
And  spurn'd  of  men,  he  goes  to  die. 

5  For  God  has  mark'd  each  sorrowing  day, 
And  numbered  every  secret  tear; 

\nd  heaven's  eternal  "bliss  shall  pay 
For  all  his  children  suffer  here. 

f47  c.  M. 

At  evening  time  it  sTiall  hs  light. 

WE  journey  through  a  vale  of  tears. 
By  many  a  cloud  o'ercast; 
And  worldly  cares,  and  worldly  fears. 
Go  with  U3  to  the  last. 

2  Not  to  the  last !    Thy  word  hath  said, 

Could  we  but  read  aright, — 
Poor  pilgrim,  lift;  in  hope  thy  head ; 

At  eve  it  shall  be  light. 

S  Though  earth-born  shadows  now  may  shroi 

Thy  tliorny  path  awhile, 
God's  blessed  word  can  part  each  cloud, 

And  bid  the  sunshine  smile. 

4  Only  believe,  in  living  faith, 
Ilis'love  and  power  divine; 

And  ere  thy  sun  shall  set  in  death, 
His  light  shall  round  thee  shine. 

5  "When  tempest  clouds  are  dark  on  high, 
His  bow  or  love  and  peace 

Shines  sweetly  in  the  vaulted  sky, — 
A  pledge  that  storms  shall  cease. 

6  Hold  on  thy  way,  with  hope  unchillM, 
By  faith  and  not  by  sight, 

Ana  thou  shalt  own  his  word  fulfill'd, — 
At  eve  it  shall  be  light. 


PATIENCE  AND  EESIGNA:  <49 

748 

The  only  solace  in  8orrm< 

OTIIOU  who  driest  tlie  monrners  tear, 
How  dark  this  world  would  be, 
It",  when  deceived  and  wounded  here, 

We  could  not  fly  to  thee. 
2  The  friends  who  in  our  sunshine  live, 

When  winter  comes,  arc  flown ; 
And  lie  who  has  but  tears  to  give, 

Must  weep  tliose  tears  alone. 
8  But  Christ  can  heal  that  broken  heart, 

Wliich,  like  the  plants  that  throw 
Tlieir  fragrance  from  tho  wouudod  part, 

Breathes  sweetness  out  of  wo. 

4  O  who  could  bear  life's  stormy  doom, 
Did  not  His  wing  of  love 

Come  brightlv  watting  throngh  tho  gloom, 
Our  peace-branch  from  above. 

5  Then  son-ow.  toucli'd  l)y  Him,  grows  bright, 
With  more  tnau  rapture's  ray ; 

As  darkness  shows  us  worlds  of  light, 
We  never  saw  by  day. 

749  CM. 

Crosses  are  hlessings, 

SINCE  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 
God's  watchful  eve  surveys. 
O,  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 

Or  to  appoint  our  ways  ? 
2  Good,  when  ho  gives — supremely  good. 

Nor  less  when  he  denies ; 
E'en  crosses,  from  his  sov'reign  hand, 

Are  blessings  in  disguise. 
8  Why  should  we  doubt  a  Father's  love, 

So  constant  and  so  kind  ? 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will 

Be  every  wiSi  resigu'd. 


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DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 


750  C.  M. 

Radiant  Tvope. 

OWHO,  in  such  a  world  as  this, 
Could  bear  his  lot  of  pain, 
Did  not  one  radiant  hope  of  bliss 

Unclouded  yet  remain  ? 
That  hope  the  Bov'reiern  Lord  has  given, 

Who  reigns  above  the  skies  ; 
Hope  that  unites  the  soul  to  heaven 

By  faith's  endearing  ties. 
2  Each  care,  each  ill  of  mortal  birth, 

Is  sent  in  pitving  love, 
To  lift  the  ling  ring  heart  from  earth, 

And  speed  its  flight  above. 
And  every  pang  that  wringa  the  breast, 

And  every  joy  that  dies. 
Tell  us  to  seek  a  purer  rest, 

And  trust  to  holier  ties. 

751  L.  M. 

OcxTs  jyreaen^e  icith  hU  pcoplf, 

WHEN  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved. 
Out  from  the  land  of  Vjondage  came, 
Her  father's  God  before  her  moved. 
An  awful  guide,  in  smoke  and  tlame. 

2  Bv  day,  along  the'  astonish'd  lands 
The  cloudy  miliar  glided  slow ; 

By  night,  Arabia's  crimson'd  sands 
Returu'd  the  fiery  colunm's  glow. 

3  Tlius  present  still,  though  now  unseen, 
"When  brightly  shines  the  prosp'rous  day, 

Be  thoughts  of  thee  a  cloudy  screen, 
To  temper  the  deceitful  ray, 

4  And  O,  when  gathers  on  our  path. 

In  shade  and  storm,  the  frequent  night, 
Be  thou,  long-sulfring,  slow  to  wrath, 
A  burning  and  a  shining  light. 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION.   449 

752  CM. 

Remember  me  ! 

OTHOU  from  whmn  all  goodness  flows, 
I  lift  my  soul  to  thee ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
O  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  If,  for  thy  sake,  upon  my  name 
Reproach  and  shame  shall  be, 

ril  hail  reproach,  and  welcome  shame ; 
O  Lord,  remember  me. 

3  When  worn  with  pain,  di.sease,  ami  grief, 
This  feeble  body  see; 

Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief; 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  When,  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death, 

1  wait  thy  just  decree. 

Bo  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath, — 

O  Lord,  remember  me. 
T)  And  when  before  thy  throne  I  stand, 

And  lift  mv  soul  to  thee, 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  thy  right  hand, 

O  Lord,  remember  me. 

753  L.  M. 

Remember  Calvary  ! 

My  sufferings  all  to  thee  are  known, 
Tempted  in  every  point  like  mo ; 
Keu'ard  my  grief,  regard  thine  own : 
Je.sus,  remember  Calvary  ! 

2  For  whom  didst  thou  the  cross  endure  ? 
Who  nail'd  thy  body  to  the  tree? 

Did  not  thy  death  my' life  procure? 
0  let  thy  mercy  an'^swer  me. 

3  Art  thou  not  touch'd  with  human  wo  ? 
Hath  pity  left  the  Son  of  man  ? 

Dost  thou  not  all  my  sorrows  know, 
And  claim  a  share  in  all  mv  paiu? 
•I'd 


450  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

4  Thou  w-ilt  not  break  a  bruised  reed, 
Or  quench  the  smallest  spark  of  grace, 

Till  through  the  soul  thy  power  is  spread, 
Thy  all-victorious  righteousness. 

5  The  day  of  small  and  feeble  things, 
I  know  thou  never  wilt  despise ; 

I  know,  with  healing  in  his  wings. 
The  Sun  of  righteousness  shall  rise. 


754  CM. 

In  fear  and  trembling. 

FATHER  of  lightSj  thy  needful  aid 
To  us  that  ask,  nnpart; 
Mistrustful  of  ourselves,  afraid 
Of  our  own  trcaclrrous  heart. 

2  O'erwhelm'd  with  justcst  fear,  again 
To  thee  for  help  we  call : 

Where  many  migntier  have  been  slain, 
By  thee  unsaved,  we  fall. 

3  Ah  !  what  avails  superior  light, 
Without  superior  love ! 

We  see  the  truth,  we  judge  aright, 
And  wisdom's  ways  approve. 

4  In  spite  of  our  resolves,  we  fear 
Our  own  infirmity  ; 

And  tremble  at  the  trial  near, 
And  cry,  0  God,  to  thee  I 

5  Our  only  help  in  danger's  hour, 
Our  only  strength  thou  art; 

Above  the  world  and  Satan's  power, 
And  greater  than  our  heart. 

6  Us  from  ourselves  thou  canst  secure, 
In  nature's  slipp'ry  ways ; 

And  make  our  feeble  footsteps  sure, 
By  thy  sutficient  grace. 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION.   451 

755  L.  M. 

JesvAy  Vie  friend  of  ih^  friendleu. 

GOD  of  my  lite,  to  tliec  I  call; 
Afflicted,  at  thy  feet  I  fall; 
Wlicn  the  great  water-floods  prevail, 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fall. 
'J  Friend  of  the  friendless,  and  the  faint, 
Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  comphiiut  ? 
Where — but  with  thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  i 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  thee, 
And  thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea? 
Does  not  the  promise  still  remain. 
That  none  slmll  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 

4  Poor  I  may  be — despised,  forgot, 
Yet  Godj  my  fiod,  fc»rgets  mo  not ; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 
For  whom  the  Saviour  deigns  to  plead. 

756  L.  M. 

Me€ktie«»  and  patUncs, 

THOU  Lamb  of  Gotl,  thou  Prince  of  peace, 
For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  doth  pine; 
My  longing  heart  implores  thy  grace ; 
O  make  me  in  thy  likeness  shine. 

2  With  fraudless,  even,  humble  mind, 
Thy  will  in  all  things  may  I  see; 

In  love  be  everv  wish  resigned, 

And  liallowM  my  whole  lieart  to  thee. 

3  When  pain  o'er  my  weak  flesh  prevails, 
With  lamb-like  patience  arm  my  breast; 

When  grief  my  wounded  soul  assails, 
In  lowly  meekness  may  I  rest, 

4  Close  by  thy  side  still  may  I  keep, 
Ilowe'er  life's  various  current  flow; 

With  steadfast  eye  mark  every  step. 
And  follow  where  my  Lord  doth  go. 


452  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

5  Thou,  Lord,  tlie  dreadful  fight  hast  won ; 
Alone  thou  ha.-it  the  wine-press  trod; 

In  me  thy  stren>rtirniug  ffrace  be  shown : 
O  may  1  conquer  through  thy  blood. 

6  So,  when  on  Zion  thou  shalt  stand. 
And  all  heaven's  host  atlore  their  King, 

Shall  I  be  found  at  thy  right  hand. 
And,  free  from  pain,  thy  glories  sing. 


t.yi  L.  M. 

Patient  thankfulness  and  trust. 

INTERNAL  beam  of  Light  divine, 
J  Fountain  of  unexhausted  love: 
In  whom  the  Fatlier's  glories  shine, 
Through  earth  beneath,  and  heaven  above  :- 

2  Josus,  the  wearj-  wand'rer's  rest, 

Give  me  thy  ea^y  yoke  to  bear ; 
With  steadfast  patience  arm  my  breast, 

With  spotless  love  and  lowly  fear. 

S  Thankful  I  take  tlie  cup  from  thee. 
Prepared  and  minirled  nv  tliv  skill: 

Though  bitter  to  tlie  taste  "it  be. 
Powerful  the  wounded  soul  to  heal. 

4  Be  thou,  O  Rock  of  ages,  nigh ! 

So  shall  each  n»urm'rin<r  thontrht  be  gone, 
And  grief,  and  fear,  and  care  sliall  fly. 
As  clouds  before  the  mid-day  sun. 

5  Speak  to  my  warring  passions, — Peace  ; 
Say  to  my  trembling  heart, — Be  still ; 

Thv  power  my  streuLrth  and  fortress  is, 
i''or  all  things  serve  thy  sovereign  will. 

C  O  death  I  where  is  thy  sting  ?    Where  now 

Thy  boasted  victorj',  0  grave  ? 
Who  shall  contend  with  God  i  or  who 

Can  hurt  whom  God  delights  to  save  ? 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION.   453 

758  C.  M. 

Submiftsir^  vfinignation. 

OLORD !  my  host  dosire  fulfil, 
And  help  me  to  rosiirn 
Life,  health,  tiinl  comlort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleas  are  miiio. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 
Who80  lovo  forbids  my  fears  i 

Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  liand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

3  No !  rather  let  mo  freely  yield 
What  most  I  prize  to  thee, 

Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Or  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favour,  all  my  journey  through, 
Sliall  be  my  rich  supply; 

What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do. 
Let  wisdom  still  deny. 

759  '-■  "■ 

Kot  my  Tctll,  Ixit  thins  he  don^, 

ALI.-WISE,  almighty,  and  all-good, 
In  tlice  I  tirnily  trust ; 
Thv  ways,  unknown  or  understood. 
Arc  merciful  and  just. 

2  May  1  remember  that  to  thco 
Whate'er  1  have  I  owe; 

And  back  in  gratitude  from  mc, 
May  all  thy  bounties  flow. 

3  Thv  gifts  arc  only  then  cnjoy'd, 
Wfien  used  as  talents  lent ; 

Those  talents  only  well  employ'd, 
When  in  thy  service  spent. 

4  And  though  thy  wisdom  takes  away, 
Shall  I  arraign  'thy  will  ? 

No !  let  me  bless  thy  Name,  and  say, — 
The  Lord  is  gracious  stiU. 


464  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

760  L  M. 

Comfort  in  the  promises. 

OGOD !  to  thee  we  raise  our  eyes ; 
Calm  resignation  we  implore  ; 
(,)  let  no  murm'rmg  thouglit  arise, 
But  humbly  let  us  still  adore. 

2  AVith  meek  submission  may  we  bear 
Eaeli  needful  cross  thou  sh'alt  ordain  ; 

Nor  think  our  trials  too  severe, 
Nor  dare  thy  justice  to  arraign. 

3  For  tliough  mysterious  now  thy  ways 
Tf<  erring  mortals  may  appear, 

Ilercalter  wu  thy  Name'sluill  j. raise, 
For  all  our  keenest  sutT  rings  here. 

4  Thy  needful  help,  O  Go<J,  atford, 
Nor  let  us  sink  \v\  deep  despair; 

Aid  us  to  trust  thy  sacred  word, 
And  find  our  sweetest  comfort  there. 

7G1  CM. 

Pdiirnt  in  tribulation. 
IVITII  trouble  laden — grief  oppreaa'd, 
M    AVings  had  I  like  a  dove, 
I'd  fly  away,  and  be  at  rest, 

Within  ft  world  above  1 — 
2  A  world  where  angels,  pure  as  fair, 

Swell  Jesus'  glorious  train ; 
Nor  sin  may  make  intrusion  there, 

Nor  deatli  an  entrance  gain  ; — 
8  Where  God's  own  hand  shall  wipe  away 

The  tears  from  every  face ; 
And  Jesus  to  his  saints  display 

His  mysteries  of  grace. 
4  Yet.  Lord,  each  nuinn'ring  thought  control 

Eacn  anxious  wish  repress: 
To  thee  I  would  resign  my  soul, 

And  wait  till  thou  shalt  bless. 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION-  455 

762  L.M. 

Safety  and  security  in  Vut  arms  of  Jesus. 
r\OY)  of  my  life,  wliosi'  trracious  power 
VJ  Tliroiif^li  varied  deathrt  my  soul  hath  lu-i, 
Or  tuniM  a.><i(lc  the  fatal  huur, 
Or  lifted  up  my  sinkiiij^  heutl; — 

2  In  all  my  ways  thy  hand  I  <»wn, — 
Thy  ruling  itrovidencu  I  sec; 

Assist  mo  stilt  my  course  to  run, 
And  still  direet  my  paths  to  theo. 

3  Whither,  0  whither  should  I  fly, 
But  to  my  loving  Saviour's  hrcast ! 

Secure  within  thine  arms  to  lie, 

And  safe  beneath  thy  win^^s  to  rest. 

4  I  have  no  skill  the  snare  to  shun, 
But  thou,  O  Christ,  my  wisdom  art: 

1  ever  into  ruin  run. 

But  thou  art  (greater  than  my  heart. 
6  Foolish,  ainl  impotent,  and  V)lind, 

Lead  me  a  way  I  have  not  knowni ; 
Bring  me  where  I  my  heaven  nuiy  tind,— 

The  heaven  of  loving  thee  alone. 

7G3  CM. 

Siinctiji^d  affiictlon, 

GLORY  to  thee,  thon  righteous  God, 
Righteous,  yet  kind  to  me ; 
Fur  under  thy  paternal  rod, 
Paternal  love  I  see. 

2  Though  humbled  in  the  lowest  deep, 
Thy  gracious  hand  I  bless ; 

And,  tliinkiiig  of  thy  love,  1  weep, 
For  my  unfaithfulness. 

3  Thou  dost  in  tenderness  chastise, 
And  graciously  reprove : 

My  Father  ! — all  within  me  cries  — 
Thy  ways  are  truth  and  love. 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION.  457 

766  CM. 

Chastisement  received  with  humility. 

IT  is  the  Lord,  who  doth  not  grieve, 
Or  needlessly  reprove ; 
Saviour,  we  thankfully  receive 

The  tokens  of  thy  love. 
2  These  tokens  may  we  ever  prize, 

And  anawer  their  intent, 
By  listening  to  thy  word,  that  cries, — 
Be  zealous,  aucl  repent. 

767  5th  P.  M.  4  Zi«^*  7». 
Weak  and  h^lplean. 

SON  of  God,  thy  blcRsingr  jrrant ; 
Still  supjtlv  niy  e-very  want; 
Tree  of  life,  tliine*  inrtuonee  slied: 
From  thy  fulness  I  am  fed. 
2  Tend'rest  branch,  alas  I  am  I, — 
Wither  witliont  thoe  and  die; 
Weak  as  helpless  infancy: 
O  eontirm  my  soul  ni  tli'eo ! 
S  Unsustain'd  by 'thee,  I  fall; 
Send  the  lielp  for  which  I  call; 
Weaker  than  a  bruis^^.l  reed. 
Help  I  every  moimnt  need, 
4  All  my  hopes  on  thee  depend; 
Love  me,  save  me  to  the  end; 
Give  me  persevcriniT  grace; 
Take  the  everlasting  praise. 

768  4th  P.  M.  886,  886. 
God  a  very  j^resent  help  in  trouble. 

OGOD,  thy  faithfulness  I  plead: 
My  present  help  in  tinic  of  need, 
My  great  doliv'rer  thou  ! 
Haste  to  mine  aid,  thine  ear  incline,  ' 
And  rescue  this  poor  soul  of  mine ; 
I  claim  the  promise  now. 


458  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

2  "Where  is  the  way  ?  ah,  show  me  where, 
That  I  thy  mercy  may  declare, — 

The  power  that  sets  me  tree  : 
How  can  I  my  destruction  shun  ? 
How  can  I  from  my  nature  run  i 

Answer,  O  Lord,  for  me. 

3  One  onlv  way  the  errinsr  mind 

Of  man,  sliort-si^hted  man,  can  find, 

From  inbred  sin  to  fly : 
Stronger  tlian  love,  I  fondly  thought 
Deathj  only  death,  can  cut  the  knot, 

Which  love  cannot  untie. 

4  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  fidl  of  grace; 
Thv  love  can  find  a  thousand  ways 

1*0  foolish  man  unknown : 
My  soul  upon  thy  love  I  cast ; 

1  rest  me,  till  the  storm  be  pa.st. 

Upon  thy  love  alone. 

5  Thy  faithful,  wise,  almighty  love. 
Shall  everv  stumbling-block  remove, 

And  make  an  open  way : 
Thy  love  shall  burst  the  shades  of  death, 
And  bear  me  from  the  gulf  beneath. 

To  everlasting  day. 

7G9  CM. 

77i^  Lord  is  my  rock. 

IIHOU  Rock  of  my  salvation,  haste; 
.   Extend  thine  ample  shade  ; 
And  let  it  over  me  be  cast, 
To  screen  my  naked  head. 

2  Defend  me  in  this  trying  hour; 
My  sure  protection  be ; 

Mv  shelter  from  the  teniixist's  power, 
'Till  I  am  fix'd  on  thee. 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION.   45k9 

8  0  set  upon  thyself  my  feet, 

And  make  moHurely  stand; 
From  fierce  temptation's  rage  and  heat 

Protect  mo  witJi  thy  hand. 

4  Now  let  me  in  the  cleft  be  placed; 

Nor  mv  defence  remove ; 
Witliin  thine  arms  of  love  embraced, — 

Thine  orma  of  endltas  love. 


770  r.  M. 

The  shadow  of  n  great  rock  in  a  ^cenry  kind. 

NOW  to  the  haven  of  thy  breast, 
O  Son  of  man,  1  fly; 
lie  thou  my  rei'ii^'e  and  mv  rest, 
For  O !  the  storm  is  higli. 

2  Protect  me  from  the  furious  blast ; 

My  shield  and  sliclter  be: 
Hide  me,  my  Saviour,  till  o'erpast 

The  storni  of  sin  I  sec. 

8  As  welcome  art  the  water-spring 

Is  to  a  barren  place, 
Jesus,  descend  on  me,  and  bring 

Thy  swoet,  refrcshini,'  grace. 

4  As  o'er  a  parch'd  and  weary  land, 
A  rock  extends  its  sluidc, 

So  hide  mc,  Saviour,  witii  thy  hand, 
And  screen  my  naked  head. 

5  In  all  the  times  of  my  distress 
Thou  hast  my  succour  been; 

And  in  my  utter  helplessness, 
Kestraining  me  from  sin ; 

6  IIow  swift  to  save  me  didst  thou  move 
In  every  trying  hour; 

O  still  protect  me  with  thy  love, 
And  shield  mc  with  thy  power. 


460  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

77;[  12th  P.  M.  76,  76,  78,  76. 

A  sTult^r  from  tJie  storm. 

SAVTOUR.  now  in  me  perform 
The  Avork  tliou  hast  Degiin ; 
Be  my  shelter  from  tlie  storm, 

My  shiulow  from  the  sun : 
Weary,  parch'd  with  thirst,  and  faint, 

Tlll'tliou  the'  abiding  Spirit  breathe: 
Every  moment,  I>ord,  1  want 

Tlie  merit  of  thy  death. 
2  Never  pliall  I  want  it  lesg 

"Wlien  tlion  the  pit\  hast  given, 
Fill'd  me  with  thy  righteousness, 

And  seal'd  tlie  heir  of  heaven; 

1  will  trust  in  thee,  my  God, 
Till  I  thy  perfect  glory  see  ; 

Till  the  sprinkling  of  tlly  blood 
Slmll  speak  me  up  to  thee. 

772  L.  M. 

Tlte  Lord  i«  my  rffugc. 

WHY  is  my  heart  with  grief  oppress".'  '. 
Can  airthe  pains  I  feel  or  tear, 
Make  thee,  my  soul,  forgot  thy  rest — 
Forget  that  God,  thy  God,  is  near? 

2  Ilast  thou  not  often  call'd  the  Lord 
Thy  refuse,  thy  Hhiiighty  friend  i 

And  eunst  thou  fear  to  trust  that  word 
On  whieh  thy  hopes  of  heaven  depend  : 

3  Ix^rcl,  form  my  temper  to  thy  will; 
If  thou  my  faith  and  patience  prove, 

Ma\'  every  painful  stroke  fulfil 
Thy  purposes  of  faithful  love. 

4  0  may  this  weak,  this  fainting  mind, 
A  Father's  hand,  adoring,  see  ; 

Confess  thee  just,  and  wise,  and  kind. 
And  trust  thy  word,  and  cleave  to  thee. 


PATIENCE  AND  KESIGNATION.  461 

773  L.  M. 

Trial  and  faith  of  At  r  aha  m, 

ABRAHAM,  when  severely  tried, 
His  laitli  hy  liis  obedience  show'd  ; 
He  witli  the  harsh  eoinniand  coinijlied, 
Aud  gave  his  Isaac  V)ack  to  God. 

2  His  son  tlie  fatlier  ofterM  up, — 
iSon  of  his  afro,  his  only  son; 

Object  of  all  his  jov  and  hope. 
And  less  bclovcJ  than  Gud  alone. 

3  O  for  a  faith  like  his,  that  wo 
The  bright  example  may  pursue ; 

Mav  gladly  give  up  all  to  thoe, 
'^o  whom  our  more  than  all  is  due. 

4  Is  there  a  thing  than  life  more  dear? 
A  thing  from  which  we  caimot  part? 

We  can:  we  now  rejoice  to  tear 
The  idol  from  our  bleeding  heart. 

5  Jesus,  accent  our  sacrifice ; 

All  things  tor  thee  wc  count  but  Iobs; 
Lo !  at  thy  word  our  idol  dies, — 
Dies  on  the  altar  of  thy  cross. 

6  For  what  to  thee,  O  Lord,  we  give, 
A  hundred-fold  wc  here  obtain; 

And  soon  with  thee  shall  all  receive, 
And  loss  shall  be  eternal  gain. 

774  L.  M 

Hope  in  God. 

GOD  of  my  strength,  in  thee  alone 
A  refuge  from  distress  I  see ; 
O  why  hast  thou  thine  aid  withclrawn? 
Why  hast  thou.  Lord,  forsaken  me? 
2  0  let  thy  light  my  footsteps  guide ; 

Thy  love  and  truth  my  spirit  fill; 
That 'in  thy  house  I  may  reside, 
And  worship  at  thy  holy  hill. 


462  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

3  Then  will  I  at  thine  altar  bend ; 
My  harp  its  softest  notes  shall  raise, 

And'  from  my  lips  to  heaven  ascend 
The  song  of  thankfulness  and  praise. 

4  Why  then,  my  soul,  art  thou  cast  down 
Why  art  thou  anxious  and  distressed  ? 

Hope  Ihou  in  God,  his  mercy  own, 
For  I  shall  yet  enjoy  his  rest. 

775  c.  M. 

Trusting  in  the  mercy  of  God. 
TyfllY,  0  my  soul,  0  why  depressed, 
Tf    And  whence  tliine  anxious  fears? 
Let  former  mercies  fix  thy  trust, 
And  check  thy  rising  tears. 

2  Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep, 
Where  wave  succeeds  to  wave; 

Though  o'er  mv  head  the  billows  sweep, 
I  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

3  His  grace  and  mercy  trust,  my  soul, 
Nor  murmur  at  his  rod : 

In  vain  the  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
While  he  is  still  thy  God. 

776  s.  M. 

AU-sytfflciency  of  Ilis  grace. 

JESUS,  my  l>ord,  my  God, 
Thy  proiniso  I  embrace ; 
And  hail,  l>eneath  the  Father's  rod, 
Thy  all-sulhcient  grace. 

2  My  oft-rcpcatcd  prayer 
Tlie  kindest  answer  gains, 

Wlien,  by  thy  gracious  aid,  I  bear 
Life's  keen' and  varied  pains. 

3  Should  dread  of  want  oppress. 
And  men  or  fiends  assail, — 

Infirmities  my  frame  oppress. 
And  earthly  comforts  fail,— 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION.  463 

4  Still  may  I  trust  in  thee, 
And  calm  each  risin^f  fear; 

For  none  of  these  can  injure  mo 
While  thou,  O  Christ,  art  near. 

5  My  faith  as  gold  refine ; 
Each  grace  and  virtue  prove; 

Tliat  in  my  spotless  life  may  shino 

The  liglit  of  perfect  love. 
h  Thus  shall  thy  mighty  power 

Upon  thy  servant  rest; 
Who  glories  in  the  trying  hour, 

By  thee  upheld  and  blest. 

777  CM. 

_77is  Lord  my  portion. 

ETERNAL  Source  of  joys  divine, 
To  thee  my  soul  aspires* 
O !  could  I  say, — Tiie  Lord  is  mine  ! 
'Tis  all  my 'soul  desires. 

2  My  hope,  my  trust,  my  life,  my  Ix)rd, 
Assure  me  of  thy  love  ; 

«)!  speak  the  kind,  transporting  word, 
And  bid  my  fears  remove. 

3  Then  shall  my  thankful  powers  rejoice, 
And  triumph' in  my  Ood, 

Till  heavenly  rapture  tune  my  voice 
To  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

778  CM. 

In  ITU  presence  there  U/ulne«a  of  joy. 

THY  gracious  presence,  O  my  God, 
AlLtliat  I  wish  contains  ; 
With  this,  beneath  affliction's  load. 

My  heart  no  more  complains. 
2  This  can  my  every  care  control, — 
Gild  each  d'ark  scene  with  light : 
This  is  the  sunshine  of  the  soul ; 
Without  it  all  is  night. 


464  DUTIES  A^'D  TPJALS. 

3  0  linppy  scenes  above  the  sky, 
"Where  thy  full  beams  impart 

Unclouded  beauty  to  the  eye, 
And  rapture  to'  the  heart*. 

4  Iler  portion  in  those  realms  of  bliss, 
My  spirit  lonjrs  to  know ; 

Mv  wisnea  terminate  in  this, 
^'or  can  they  rest  below. 

5  Lord,  shall  the  breathings  of  my  heart 
Aspire  in  vain  to  thee  ? 

Contirm  my  hoj>e,  that  where  thou  art 
I  shall  forever  be. 

C  Then  shall  my  cheerful  spirit  sing 

Tlie  darksome  hours  away, 
And  rise,  on  faith's  expanded  wing, 

To  everlasting  dav. 


779  s.M. 

Whoso  tntsteth  in  ihe  Lord  shall  he  safe. 

COMMIT  thou  all  thy  griefs 
And  ways  into  his  hands, — 
To  his  sure' trust  and  tender  care 

"Who  earth  and  heaven  eonnnands ; 
"Who  ]>oints  the  clouds  their  course, 

"Whoiu  winds  and  seas  obey : 
lie  shall  direct  thy  wand'ring  feet, — 
lie  shall  prepare  thy  way. 

2  Thou  on  the  Lord  rely, 

So,  safe,  shalt  thou  go  on ; 
Fix  on  his  work  thy  steadfast  eye, 

So  shall  thy  work  be  done. 
Ko  profit  canst  tliou  gain 

Bv  self-consuming  care ; 
To  liim  eommenil  thy  cause, — his  car 

Attends  the  softest  prayer. 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION.  465 

780  S.  M. 

lie  ruleth  all  things  well. 

GIVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears; 
Hope,  uiul  be  undisiinay'J  ; 
God  hears  thv  hii^lis  and  counts  thy  tears; 

God  sliall  litl  up  thy  head; 
ThrouiLrh  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way  ; 
Wait  thou  ills  time,  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

2  Still  heavy  is  thy  heart  ? 
Still  sink  thy  spirits  dowii? 

Cast  off  tho  weight, — let  fear  depart. 

And  every  care  be  gone. 
What  tliough  thou  rulest  not ; 

Yet  heaven,  and  eartli,  and  hell, 
ProcUiini, — (Jod  sittoth  ou  the  throne. 

And  ruleth  all  things  well. 

3  Leave  to  his  sov' reign  sway 
To  choose  and  to  conimanu: 

So  shalt  thou,  wond'ring,  own  his  way. 

How  wise,  how  strong  his  hand  I 
Kar,  far  above  thy  thought 

His  counsel  shall  appear, 
When  liilly  he  the  work  hath  wrought 

That  caused  thy  needless  fear. 

781  L.  M. 

He  car dh  for  you. 

PEACE,  troubled  soul,  thou  need'st  not  fear ; 
Tliy  great  Provider  still  is  near ; 
Who  fed  thee  last,  will  feed  thee  still: 
Be  cahn,  and  sink  into  his  will. 
2  The  Lord,  who  built  the  earth  and  sky, 
In  mercy  stoops  to  hear  thy  cry ;  A 

His  promise  all  may  freelv  claim:  ^^ 

Ask  and  receive  in  Jesus'  name. 
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466  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

3  Without  reserve  give  Christ  your  heart ; 
Let  him  liis  righteousness  impart; 

Then  uU  thinr,'s  eJse  he'll  freely  give; 
With  him  you  aU  thhigs  shall  receive. 

4  Thus  shall  the  soul  be  truly  blest, 
That  seeks  in  God  Ids  only  rest; 
May  I  that  happy  person  be, 

In  time  and  in  eternity. 


782  c.  K 

Deliverance  is  at  hand. 

ATY  span  of  life  will  soon  bo  done, 
3i  The  passing  moments  say: 
X'^  Icntrtirning  shadows  u"er  the  mead, 
Proclaim  the  clotse  of  day. 

2  O  that  my  heart  might  dwell  aloof 
From  all  created  things; 

And  learn  that  wisdom  frojn  above, 
Whence  true  contentment  springs. 

3  Courage,  my  soul ;  thy  bitter  cross, 
In  every  trial  here, 

Shall  bear  thee  to  thy  heaven  above. 
But  shall  not  enter  there. 

4  The  sigliing  ones,  that  humbly  seek 
In  sorrowing  paths  below, 

>liall  in  eternity  rejoice, 

Wiiere  endless  comforts  flow. 

5  Soon  will  the  toilsome  strife  be  o'er, 
Of  sublunarv  care, 

And  life's  dull  vanities  no  more 
This  anxious  breast  ensnare. 

6  Counure,  my  soul;  on  God  rely; 
Deli v' ranee  soon  will  come; 

A  thousand  ways  has  Providence 
To  bring  believers  home. 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION.  467 

783  S.  M. 

Walking  hy  faith. 

IF,  on  a  quiet  sea, 
Tow'rd  licavon  we  calmlv  sail, 
"With  jrruteful  iiearts,  O  God,  to  thee, 
We'll  own  the  liiv'rinjif  K^le. 

2  But  Bhould  the  surges  rise, 
And  rest  delay  to  come, 

Blest  be  the  sorrow,  kind  the  storm, 
Wiiieh  drives  us  nearer  home. 

3  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 
All  yield  to  thy  control : 

Thv  tender  mercies  shall  illume 
I'he  mitlnij^ht  of  the  soul. 

4  Teach  us,  in  every  state, 
To  make  thy  will  our  own; 

And  when  the  joys  of  sense  depart. 
To  live  by  faith  alone. 

784  L.  M. 

In  Tiopf^  heli/^ng  again/tt  hope. 

AWAY,  my  unbelievinj^'  fear ! 
Fear  shull  in  me  no  more  have  place ; 
Mv  Saviour  d<Uh  not  yet  appear, — 

lie  hides  the  brif^htness  of  liis  face  : 
But  shall  I  therefore  let  him  go, 

And  basely  t<>  the  tempter  yield? 
No,  in  the  strength  of  Jesus,  no. 

I  never  will  give  up  my  shiela. 
2  AlthouGfh  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, 

AlthouLrh  the  olive  yield  no  oil, 
The  witirriner  fig-tree  droop  and  die, 

The  fields  elude  the  tiller's  toil,— 
The  empty  stall  no  Iierd  afford, 

And  perish  all  the  bleating  race, 
Yet  will  I  triumph  in  the  Lord, — 

The  God  of  my  salvation  praise. 


468  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

3  In  hope,  believing  against  hope^ 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  I  claim; 
Jesus,  my  strengtli,  shall  lift  me  up ; 

Salvation  is  iji  Jesus'  name. 
To  me  he  soon  shall  bring  it  nigh : 

My  soul  shall  then  outstrip  the  wind ; 
On  ■wings  of  love  mount  up  on  hi^h. 

And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

785  c.  M. 

Casting  aU  your  care  vpon  Jlinu 

STILL  on  the  Lord  thy  burden  roll, 
Nor  let  a  care  remain; 
His  mighty  ann  shall  bear  thy  soul, 

And  all  thy  griefs  sustain. 
2  Ne'er  will  the  Lord  his  aid  deny 

To  those  who  trust  his  love ; 

And  they  who  on  his  grace  rely, 

Shall  sing  hia  praise  above. 

786  CM. 

Glorying  in  tribulations. 

TIIEE,  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
Thee,  Saviour,  we  adore ; 
Thee  in  affliction's  furnace  praise, 
And  magnify  thy  power. 

2  Thy  power,  in  human  weakness  shown, 
Shall  make  us  all  entire ; 

We  now  thy  guardian  presence  own, 
And  wallc,  unburnt,  m  fire. 

3  Thee,  Son  of  man,  by  faith  we  see, 
And  glorv  in  our  Guide ; 

Surroundett  and  upheld  by  thee, 
The  fiery  test  abide. 

4  The  fire  our  graces  shall  refine, 
Till,  moulded  from  above, 

We  bear  the  character  divine, — 
The  stamp  of  perfect  love. 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION.   469 

787  CM. 

FearifM  in  Vie  furnace  of  affliction. 

GOD  of  tliinc  Isruers  faithful  three, 
Who  bnived  tlie  tyrant's  ire, 
Who  noMv  HcornVl  to'bow  the  knee, 

Ami  walkMj  unhurt,  iu  tiro: — 
O  breathe  their  faitli  into  my  breast, 

In  every  trying  liour; 
And  stani^l,  O  Son  of  man.  confess'd 

In  all  thy  saving  power! 
2  While  thou.  Almighty  Lord,  art  nigh, 

My  soul  disdains  to  tear; 
Both  sin  and  Satan  I  defy, 

Still  inii>otontly  near; 
The  earth  and  hell  their  wars  may  wage, — 

I  mark  tiieir  vain  design: 
And  crtlmly  smile  to  see  them  ruge 

Against  u  ehild  of  thine. 

788  s.  M. 

The  unchnng^^ahle  truth  and  love  of  Jeeui. 

SUBMISSIVELY,  my  God, 
I  all  ti)  thee  resign. 
And  bow  before  thy  cnast'ning  rod; 
Nor  will  I,  Lord,  repine. 

2  Why  sliould  my  heart  comnlain, 
When  wisdom,*  truth,  aiul  lovo 

Direct  the  stroke,  inflict  tlu-  pain, 
And  point  to  joys  above  i 

3  How  short  my  sulfrings  here; 
How  needful  every  cross  : 

Away  with  doubt,  distrust,  and  fear, 
Nor  call  my  gain  my  loss. 

4  Then  give,  or  take  away, 
I'll  bless  thy  sacred  Name: 

Jesus  to-day,  and  yesterday, 
And  ever,  is  the  same. 


470  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

789  1st  P.  M.  6  Zi»j«  88. 
Steadfast  reliance  and  confident  anticipation. 

THOUGH  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head, 
Though  strength,  and  health,  and  friendfl  be 
pono; 
Though  joys  be  wither'd  all,  and  dead, 

Though  every  eomfort  be  withdra^^Ti ; 
On  this  my  steadfast  soul  relics, — 
Father,  thy  mercy  never  dies. 

2  Fix'd  on  this  ground  will  I  remain, 
Though  my  heart  fail,  and  flesh  decay; 

This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 
When  earth's  foundations  melt  away; 

Mercy's  full  power  I  then  shall  prove, 

Loved  with  an  everlasting  Love. 

790  1st  r.  M.  rW/n/-*  88. 
J  veil!  fear  no  evU,/or  thou  art  with  tm. 

PEACE,  doubting  heart,  mv  (iod's  I  am; 
Who  fonu'd  mc  man  fortids  my  fear; 
The  Lord  hath  call'd  me  by  my  name; 

The  Lord  jirotccts,  forever  near: 
Jlis  blood  for  nie  did  once  atone. 
And  still  he  loves  and  guards  his  own. 

2  When^  passing  through  the  watery  deep, 
1  ask  m  faith  his  i>romiscd  aid, 

The  waves  an  awful  distance  keep. 

And  shrink  from  my  devoted  head: 
Fearless,  their  violence  I  dare ; 
They  cannot  hann,  for  God  is  there ! 

3  To  Ilim  mine  eye  of  faith  I  turn. 
And  througli  the  fire  pursue  my  way ; 

The  fire  forgets  its  |X)wcr  to  burn, — 

The  lambent  flames  around  me  play: 
I  own  his  power,  accept  the  sign, 
And  shout  to  prove  the  Saviour  mine. 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION.   471 

791  s.  M. 

TTie  sure  foundation. 

IN  every  trying  hour 
My  soul  to  .leaus  flies; 

1  truHt  in  liis  nlinijrhty  power, 
Wlicii  swelling  billows  rise. 

2  His  comforts  boar  me  np; 
I  trust  II  fuitbful  (iod; 

The  sure  foundation  of  my  hope 

Is  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 
8  Loud  hallelujahs  sin^, 

To  our  Kedecmer's  Name; 
In  joy  or  sorrow — life  or  death — 

liis  love  is  Btill  the  same. 

792  l8t  1'.  M.  G  ;/»««  8ft, 
T?iA  servant  shall  b«  as  his  Lord. 

THY  every  sulTrinjr  servant,  Lord. 
Shall  as  his  perfect  Master  be; 
To  all  thy  inward  life  restored, 

An«l  outwardly  conform'd  to  thee: 
Out  of  tliv  jrrave'  the  saints  shall  rist , 
And  gra-sp,  throujzh  death,  the  glorious  pri. 
2  This  is  the  straight,  the  royal  way 

That  lea^ls  us  to' the  courts  above  ; 
Here  let  us  ever,  ever  stay. 

Till,  on  the  wings  of  pertect  lo\"o, 
We  take  our  last,  triumplmnt  flight, 
From  Calvary's  to  Zion's  height. 

793  1st  V.  yi.  e>  lines  8s. 
Triumphant  confidence  in  th^  Saviour. 

STILL  nigh  me,  O  my  Saviour,  stand, 
And  guard  in  fierce  temptation's  hour; 
Hide  in  the  hollow  of  thy  hand; 

Show  forth  in  me  thy  saving  power: 
Still  be  thy  anns  my  sure  defence, 
Nor  earth  nor  hell  shall  pluck  me  thence./ 


472  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

2  Since  thou  hast  bid  me  come  to  thee, 
(Good  as  thou  art,  and  strong  to  save,) 

ril  walk  o'er  life's  touipci=ituou8  sea, 
Upborne  by  the  unyielding  wave ; 
Dauntless,  though  rocks  of  pride  ]>e  near, 
And  yawning  whirlpools  of  despair. 

3  "When  darkness  intercepts  the  skies, 
And  sorrow's  waves  around  me  roll, 

And  high  the  storms  of  troubles  rise, 

And  half  o'crwhclm  my  sinking  soul; 
My  soul  a  sudden  calm  shall  feci. 
And  hear  a  whisjK'r, — Peace  ;  be  still  I 

4  Though  in  affliction's  furnace  tried, 
Unhurt,  on  snares  and  death  I'll  tread  ; 

Though  sin  assail,  and  hell,  thrown  wide, 

Pour  all  its  Hames  upon  my  lu-ad  : 
Like  Moses'  bush  I'll  luount  the  higher, 
And  flourish,  uncousumcd,  in  tire. 


704  L.  M. 

It  is  I;  be  not  a/raid. 

WIIEX  power  divine  in  mortal  fonn 
Hush  d  with  a  word  the  raging  storm, 
In  soothing  accents  Jesus  said, — 
Lo,  it  is  1 ;  be  not  afraid. 

2  So  when  in  silence  nature  sleeps, 
And  lonely  watch  the  mourner  keeps, 
(Jne  thought  shall  every  pang  remove — 
Trust,  feeble  man,  thy  Maker's  love. 

3  God  calms  the  tumult  and  the  storm  ; 
He  rules  the  seraph  and  the  worm: 

No  creature  is  by  him  forgot 

Of  tliose  who  know,  or  know  him  not. 

4  Antl  when  the  last  drea<l  hour  shall  come. 
And  shudd'rint;  nat\ire  wait  her  doom, 
This  voice  shall  wake  the  pious  dead, — 
Lo,  it  is  I ;  bo  not  afraid. 


PATIENCE  AND  RESIGNATION.   473 

795  L.M. 

His  loving  kindnesa  U  better  Vian  lifo. 

OGOD,  tliou  urt  my  (iod  alone; 
i'jirly  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry; 
A  pilj^rim  in  a  land  unknown, — 
A  tliirsty  land,  whose  springs  are  dry. 

2  Thcc,  in  the  watches  of  the  uight, 
When  I  remember  on  my  bed, 

Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light; 
Thy  guardian  wings  arc  round  my  head. 

3  Better  than  lifo  itself,  thy  love ; 
Dearer  than  all  beside  to  me  ; 

For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above. 
Or  what  on  earth,  compared  with  thee  ? 

4  Praise  with  ray  heart,  my  mind,  my  voice. 
Fur  all  thy  mercy  1  will  give; 

My  soul  hiiall  still  in  (Jod  rt-joice^ — 
'My  tongue  shall  bless  thee  whde  I  live. 

79 G  12th  P.  M.  7*5,  Tfi,  78,  7C. 

Je«tu,  tfu  same  yf«t^rday,  to-day,  and  forever. 

CAST  on  the  fidelity 
Of  mv  redeeming  Lord, 

1  shall  his  salvation  see. 
According  to  his  word  : 

Credence  to  his  word  I  give; 

Mv  Saviour  in  distresses  past 
Wilf  not  now  his  servant  leave, 

But  bring  me  througii  at  last. 

2  Better  than  my  boding  fears 
To  me  thou  oil  hast  proved; 

Oft  observed  my  silent  tears. 

And  challenged  thy  beloved : 
Mercy  to  mv  rescue  Hew, 

And  death  ungrasp'd  his  fainting  prey : 
Pain  before  thy  face  withdrew, 

And  sorrow  fled  away. 


474  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

3  Now  as  ye?tordfty  the  same, 
In  all  my  troubles  niffh, 

Jesus,  on  thv  ^Yord  and  name 

I  steadfastly  rely: 
Sure  as  now  the  grief  I  feel. 

The  promised  joy  I  soon  shall  have ; 
Saved  again,  to  sinners  tell 

Thy  power  and"  will  to  save. 

4  To  thy  blessed  will  rcsign'd, 
And  stay'd  on  that  alone. 

I  thy  jK'rfect  strength  shall  find, — 
Thy  faithful  mercies  own  ; 

Comj>assM  round  with  songs  of  praise, 
My  all  to  my  Kedeemer  give ; 

Spread  thy  miracles  of  grace, 
And  to  "thy  glory  live. 


TEADFASTXESS  AND  GROWTH  IX  GnA(  I" 
797  •  C-.  M. 

Vanity  of  eartiJy  enjoym^nU. 

HOW  vain  arc  all  things  here  below ; 
How  false,  and  vet  how  fair! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too, 
Ana  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  tho  sky 
Give  but  a  flatt'rinc  light; 

We  should  susiKi-t  some  danger  nigh, 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  jdys  and  nearest  friends, 
The  partners  o'f  our  blood, 

How  thev  divide  our  wav'ring  mind*, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God. 


GROWTH  IN  GRACE.  475 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 
IIow  Btrong  it  strikes  the  sense; 

Thither  the  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  My  Saviour,  let  thy  hcftuticB  he 
My  sotirs  eternal  food ; 

And'  grace  conunand  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 

798  9th  P.  M.  87,  87,  87,  87. 

Worldly  pleasures  renounced. 

YATN  are  all  terrestrial  pleasures; 
Mix'd  witli  dross  tlic  purest  gold; 
Seek  we  tlicn  for  heavenly  treasures, — 

Treasures  never  waxing  old. 
Let  our  best  affections  centre 

On  the  things  around  the  throne: 
There  no  tliicf  can  ever  enter; 

Motli  and  rust  are  there  unknown. 

2  Tuirthly  jov3  no  longer  please  us ; 
Here  wouli  we  renounce  them  all; 

Seek  our  only  rest  in  Jesus, — 
Ilim  our  Ix)rd  and  Master  call. 

Faith,  our  languid  spirits  cheering, 
Points  to  brighter  worlds  above; 

Bids  us  look  for  his  appearing ; 
Bids  us  triumph  in  his  love. 

3  May  our  light  be  always  burning, 
And  our  loins  bo  girded  round, 

Waiting  for  our  Lord's  returning, — 
Longing  for  the  welcome  sound. 

Thus  tlic  Christian  life  adorning, 
Never  need  wc  be  afraid, 

Should  he  come  at  night  or  morning, 
Early  dawn,  or  evening  shade. 


476  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

799  s.M. 

Self-consecra  lion. 

LORD,  in  the  strcusrth  of  prace, 
With  a  glad  heart  and  free, 
Myself,  my  residue  of  days, 

1  consecrate  to  thee. 
2  Thy  ransom'd  servant,  I 

Restore  to  thee  thine  own ; 
And  from  thi.s  moment  live  or  die, 
To  serve  my  God  alone. 

800  T2th  p.  M.  :•>,  7G,  78,  76. 

D'termintd  t>  Arnoir  nrihing  Iml  Jrtv  ami  kirn  trufijM. 

VAIN,  delusive  world,  atlieu, 
With  all  of  creature  good: 
Only  Jesu.s  I  pursue, 

^Vho  bought  mc  with  his  blood : 
All  thy  jileasures  I  forego ; 

1  trample  on  thy  wealth  and  pride; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know. 

And  Jesus  crucified. 
2  Other  knowledge  I  disdain; 

'Tis  all  but  vanity  : 
Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God,  was  slain, — 

lie  tasted  death  for  mc. 
Me  to  save  from  endless  wo 

The  sin-atoning  Victim  died; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

AJid  Jesus  crucified. 
8  Hero  will  I  set  np  my  rest; 

My  fluctuating  heart 
From  the  haven  of  his  breast 

Shall  never  more  depart: 
Whither  shouhl  a  sinner  go  ? 

His  wounds  for  me  stand  open  wide; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 


GROWTH  IN  GRACE.  477 

4  Ilim  to  know  \a  life  and  peace, 

And  pleasure  without  end  ; 
This  is*  all  my  happiness, 

On  Jesu-»  to  depend; 
Daily  in  his  prat-e  to  tfrow, 

And  ever  in  his  faith  abide; 
(^nly  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified, 
f)  O  that  I  could  all  invite, 

This  savinj;  truth  to  prove; 
Show  the  length,  the  breadth,  the  height, 

And  depth  of  .Jesus'  love  '. 
Fain  I  would  to  sinners  show 

The  blood  bv  faith  alone  applied ; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

801  ,         CM. 

Stead/cut  faith. 

MY  God,  I  know,  I  feel  thee  mine, 
And  will  not  (juit  my  claim. 
Till  all   I  have  is  lost  in  thine, 

And  all  renew'd  I  am. 
J  1  hold  thee  witli  a  tremblinj»  hand, 

And  will  not  let  thee  tro, 
Till  steadfastly  by  faith  1  stand. 
And  all  thy  goodness  know. 

802  •  lOthV.'SL  Slinks  6n. 

Folloicing  Vie  Lamb. 

WHAT  now  is  my  object  and  aim  ? 
What  now  is  my  hope  and  desire? 
To  follow  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
And  after  his  image  aspire : 
My  hope  is  all  centred  in  thee; 

I  trust  to  recover  thy  love ; 

On  earth  thy  salvation  to  see, 

And  then  to  enjoy  it  above. 


478  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

803  1st  p.  M.  6  Ztn^  88. 

IicUlfoUmo  ihf6  whithersoever  thou  goest. 

MASTER,  I  own  tin-  lawful  claim ; 
Thine,  wholly  thine,  I  long  to  be  ; 
Thou  scest,  at  last,  I  willing  am. 

Where'er  thou  goVt,  to  follow  thee ; 
Myself  in  all  things  to  deny  ; 
Tliine,  wholly  thine,  to  live  and  die. 
2  Pleasure,  and  wealth,  and  praise  no  nir.-. 

Shall  lead  my  captive  pouI  astray ; 
Mv  foud  pursuits  1  all  give  o'er; 

Thee,  only  thee,  resolved  to'  obey : 
My  own  in  all  things  to  resign, 
And  know  no  ct'i.  r  will  Imt  tliine. 

804  L.  M. 

The  vow  ifiiUid  at  the  cross. 

LORD,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 
Purchased  and  saved  by  Mood  divine: 
With  full  consent  thine  T  would  be, 
And  own  thy  sov'reign  right  in  me. 

2  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace ; 

A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransom'd  by  Immanuers  blood. 

3  Thine  would  I  live— thine  would  I  die ; 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity; 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal, 
And  now  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

4  Hero,  at  that  cross  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  mv  guilty  soul  for  God, — 
Thee,  my  new  Master,  now  I  call, 

And  consecrate  to  thcc  my  all. 

5  Do  thou  assist  a  feeble  worm 
The  great  engagement  to  perform ; 
Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend, 
And  on  that  grace  I  daro  depend. 


GROWTH  IN  GEACE.  479 

805  ^'  ^• 

The  world  has  lost  its  charms. 

LET  worMly  miiul;^  tlic  world  pursue ; 
It  has  no  charms  for  me: 
( >nce  I  admired  its  trifles  too, 

But  grace  hath  t^et  mc  free. 
2  Its  pleasures  can  no  longer  please, 

Nor  happiness  alVord: 
Far  from  mv  heart  be  jovs  like  these, 

Now  1  have  seen  the  Lord. 
8  As  bv  the  light  of  opening  day 

The  stars  arc  all  conceal'd, 
So  earthlv  jjleasures  fade  away, 

"When  'Jesus  is  revcard. 
4  Creatures  no  more  divide  ray  choice ; 

I  bid  them  all  depart : 
His  name,  his  love,  his  gracious  voice, 

Have  tix'd  my  roving  heart. 

806  ^•^• 

JTeavmly  hlisa  in  prospect. 

ARISE,  my  soul,  on  wings  sublime, 
Above  the  vanities  of  time ; 
Eet  faith  now  pierce  the  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  bv  a  new,  celestial  birth, 
Whv  should  I  grovel  here  on  earth  ? 
AVhV  grasp  at  vain  and  fleeting  toys, 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys  i 

3  Shall  aught  beguile  me  on  the  road,— 
The  narrow  roatl  that  leads  to  God  i 

Or  can  I  love  this  earth  so  well. 
As  not  to  long  with  God  to  dweU  ? 

4  To  dwell  with  God,— to  taste  his  love, 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoy'd  above : 

The  glorious  expectation  now 
Is  heavenly  blisa  begun  below. 


480 


DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 


m 


807  CM. 

Bis  service  ia  perfect  freedom. 

BFJTOLD !  I  come  witli  jov  to  do 
The  Master'3  blessed  will ; 
My  Lord  in  outward  worksj  pursue, 

Aud  serve  liis  pleasure  still. 
Thus  faithful  to  my  Lord's  commands, 

I  choose  the  better  part. 
And  serve  with  careful  Martha's  hands. 

But  lovinj^  Mary's  heart. 
2  Though  careful,  without  care  I  am, 

Nor  feel  my  happy  toil, — 
Preserved  in  peace  by  Jesus'  Name, 

8uj)r)<)rti'd  by  his  smile: 
lioioKinp  thtis  iny  faith  to  show, 

llis  service  my  reward; 
While  every  work  I  do  below, 

I  do  it  to  the  Lord. 
?.  O  !  that  the  world  the  art  might  know 

Of  livin^r  thus  to  thee  ; 
And  find  tlieir  heaven  begun  below, 

And  here  thy  glory  see; 
Walking  in  all  the  works  prepared 

To  exercise  their  grace, 
They  gain  at  last  their  full  reward, 

And  see  thy  glorious  face. 

808  c.  M. 

Self-dedication  to  th«  Lord. 

RKTUKN,  my  soid,  unto  thy  rest ; 
From  (iod'no  longer  roam  ; 
llis  hand  hath  bountifully  blest; 
His  goodness  calls  thee  homo. 
2  What  shall  I  render  unto  thee, 

My  Saviour  in  distress, 
For  all  thy  benefits  to  rac, 
So  great  aud  numberless  ? 


m 


GEOWTn  IN  GRACE.  481 

3  This  will  I  do  for  thy  love's  sake, 
And  thus  thy  power  proclaim  ; 

The  cup  of  thy  salvation  take, 
And  call  upon  thy  Name. 

4  Thou  God  of  covenanted  grace, 
Hoar  and  record  my  vow, 

While  in  thy  courts  I  seek  thy  face, 
And  at  thine  altar  bow: — 

5  Heueeforth  to  tliee  myself  I  give ; 
With  single  lieart  and  eye 

To  walk  before  thee  whilol  live, 
And  bless  thee  when  I  die. 

809  L.  M. 

Reverential  joy  and  JUial  fear. 

IF,  Tvord,  I  have  acceptance  fmnd 
With  thee,  or  favour  in  thy  siirht, 
.Still  with  thy  grace  and  truth  surmund, 

And  arm  me  with  thy  Spirit's  might- 
2  O  may  I  hear  thv  warning  voioo, 

And  timely  fly  tVom  danger  near; 
With  rcv'rence  inito  thee  rejoice, 

And  love  thoc  with  a  filial  foar : 
<>  Still  hoM  my  soul  in  second  life, 
^  And  suftcr  not  my  feet  to  slide  : 
Support  me  in  the  glorious  strife, 

And  comfort  me  on  every  side. 
4  0  give  me  faith,  and  faith's  increase; 

Fhiish  the  work  In-gun  in  me  ; 
Preserve  my  soul  in  perfect  peace, 

And  let  me  always  rest  on  thee- 

810 

Fear  qf  offending  God. 

LORD,  if  thou  hast  bestow'd 
On  me  this  gracious  fear. 
This  horror  of  offending  God,- 
O  keep  it  always  here  ; — 
81 


S.  M. 


II 


482 


DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 


2  And  tliat  I  never  more 

May  from  thy  ways  depart, 
Enter,  with  all  thy  merev's  power. 

And  dwell  within  my  Iieurt. 

811  CM 

The  tteuard  of  the  Lord. 

FATTIER,  into  tliy  han^ls  alone 
I  have  my  all  restored: 
Mv  all,  thy  property  1  own : 
I'hc  steward  of  the  Lord. 
2  Confiding  wholly  in  thv  love, 
Throujrh  Jesus  streniirtirnintj  vnt, 

1  wait  thy  fuithfulnes!*  to  prove, 
And  give  buck  all  to  thee. 

8  Detennined  all  thy  will  to'  obey. 

Thy  blessings*  I  restore; 
Give,'  Lord,  or  take  thy  fjills  away, 

1  praise  thee  evermore. 

812  CM. 

Kot  anhamed  of  (h^  Gospel. 

I'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
i)r  to  defend  his  cause ; 
Maintain  the  honour  of  liLj  word, — 
The  glorj-  of  his  eross. 

2  Jcsns,  my  Goil  I — I  know  his  name  ; 
His  name  is  all  my  trust ; 

Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  Bhame, 

Nor  let  my  hope  be  lobt. 
8  Finn  as  liLs  throne  his  pronxLso  stands. 

And  he  ean  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands, 

Till  the  dei'isive  honr. 
4  Tlien  will  lie  own  my  worthleas  name 

Before  his  Father's  ihce, 
And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 

Appoint  my  soul  a  placL-. 


GROWTH  IX  GRACE.  483 

813  L.M. 

K(/t  ashamed  o/Jesua. 

JESUS,  and  shall  it  evor  be, 
A  mortal  uum  ashamed  of  thee  ! 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, — 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days. 
'J  Ashamed  of  Jesus! — that  dear  Friend 
( )n  whoni  mv  hopes  of  heaven  dei>end ; 
No  ! — when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, — 
That  1  no  more  revere  his  Name. 
Z  Ashamed  of  Jesns  I — yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away; 
N(j  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fcai-s  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

4  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain ; 
And  ( ),  may  this  my  glory  be. — 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  mo. 

8U  CM. 

Waiting  upon  the  Lord. 

STILL,  for  thy  loving-kindness,  Lord, 
I  in  thy  tcniple  wait: 

1  look  to  find  thee  in  thy  word, 
Or  at  thy  table  meet. 

2  Here,  in  thine  own  appointed  ways, 
1  wait  to  learn  thy  will : 

Silent  I  stand  before  thy  face. 
And  hear  thee  say, — Be  still ! 

5  Be  still  I  and  know  that  I  am  God; — 
'Tis  all  I  live  to  know; 

To  feel  the  virtue  of  thy  blood, 

And  spread  its  praise  below. 
4  I  wait  my  vigour  to  renew, — 

Thine  image  to  retrieve  ; 
The  veil  of  outward  things  pass  through. 

And  gasp  in  thee  to  live. 


484 


DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 


815  S.M. 

The  signature  of  God's  love. 

LORD,  in  thy  hand  I  lie, 
And  wait  thy  will  to  prove ; 
My  Potter,  stamp  on  me,  thy  clay, 

Thine  only  stamp  of  love : 
Be  this  my  whole  desire ; 
I  know  that  it  is  thine ; 
Then  kindle  in  my  soul  a  fire 
\Vhieh  shall  forever  shine. 

2  O  plant  in  mc  thy  mind ; 

O  fix  in  me  thy  Home ; 
So  shall  I  cry  to' all  mankind, — 

Come  to  the  waters,  come. 
Jesus  is  full  of  grace  ; 

To  all  his  bowels  move ; 
Behold  in  me,  ye  fallen  raoe, 

That  God  is  only  love. 

816  L.M. 

Living  to  the  glory  of  God. 

OTIIOU  !  who  hast  at  thy  command 
The  hearts  of  all  men  in  thy  hand; 
Our  wayward,  errinar  hearts  ineliue 
To  have  no  other  will  but  thine. 

2  Our  wishes,  our  desires,  control ; 
Mould  every  purpose  of  the  soul ; 
O'er  all  may  we  vietorious  prove 
That  stands  between  us  ana  thy  love. 

"  Thrice  blest  will  all  our  blessinjis  be, 
Wiien  we  can  look  through  tliem  to  thee: 
When  caeh  glad  heart  its'tributc  pays 
Of  love,  and  gratitude,  and  praise. 

4  And  while  we  to  thy  glory  live, 
May  we  to  thee  all  glory  give. 
Until  tlie  final  summons  come, 
Tliat  calls  thy  willing  servants  home. 


GEOWTH  IN  GRACE.  485 

817  I..  M. 

Living  to  serve  the  cause  of  Christ. 

MY  gracious  Lord,  I  own  tliy  right 
To  every  service  I  can  ^lav, 
And  call  it  my  supreme  delight 
To  hear  thy  dictates,  and  obey. 

2  What  is  my  being  but  for  thee, — 
Its  sure  support,  its  noblest  end  i 

'Tis  my  delight  thy  face  to  sec, 
And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  Friend. 

3  I  would  not  sigh  for  worldly  joy, 
Or  to  increase  my  worldly  good ; 

Nor  future  days  nor  powers  employ 
To  spread  a  sounding  name  abroad. 

4  'Tis  to  my  Saviour  I  would  live, — 
To  him  who  for  my  ransom  died; 

Nor  could  all  worldly  honour  givo 
Such  bliss  as  crowns  me  at  his  side. 

5  His  work  my  hoary  age  shall  bless, 
When  vouthVul  vi-rour  is  no  more; 

And  my  lust  hour  of  life  confess 
His  saving  love,  his  glorious  power. 

818  4th  P.  M.  886,  886. 

Lookmg  ■unto  Jesus. 

ARE  there  not  in  the  labourer's  day 
Twelve  liours,  in  which  he  safely  may 

Ilis  calling's  work  pursue  i 
Though  sin  and  Satan  still  arc  near. 
Nor  sin  nor  Satan  can  I  fear, 

With  Jesus  in  my  view. 
2  Light  of  the  world  !  thy  beams  I  bless  ; 
On  thee,  bright  Sun  of  righteousness, 

Mv  faith  hath  fix'd  its  eye: 
Guided  by  theCj  through  all  I  go, 
Nor  fear  the  rum  spread  below. 

For  thou  art  always  nigh. 


486  DUTIES  AND  TEIALS. 

3  Ten  thousand  snares  my  paths  beset, 
Yet  will  I,  Lord,  the  work  complete, 

Which  thou  to  me  hast  joriven; 
EegardlesR  of  the  pains  I  feel, 
Close  by  the  gates  of  death  and  hell, 

I  urge  my  way  to  heaven. 

819  s.M. 

strengthen  the  weak  Jiands. 

TIIOU  scest  our  weakness,  Lord ; 
Our  hearts  are  known  to  thco ; 
O  lift  thou  up  the  sinking  liaud, 

Confirm  the  feeble  knee. 
2  Let  us  in  life,  in  death, 

Thy  steadfast  truth  declare; 
And  publish,  with  our  latest  breath, 
Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 

820  2d  P.  M.  6 /m^,«  >^s. 

lice  image  of  the  heavenly. 

LORD  over  all,  sent  to  fulfil 
Thv  gracious  Father's  sov'roii^n  will, 
To  tliy  dn^ad  scc]>trc  will  I  bow ; 
"With  duteous  rcv'rcnec  at  thy  feet, 
Like  humble  Mar^-,  lo  1  I  sit; 
Speak,  Lord,  thy  servant  hearcth  now. 

2  The  world,  sin,  death,  oppose  in  vain  ; 
Thou,  by  thv  dving,  death  hast  slain, 

My  great  l>ellv'rer,  and  my  God  \ 
In  vaiu  does  the  old  dragon  rage ; 
In  vain  all  hell  ite  powers  eng:iffe ; 

None  can  withstand  thy  conqu'riug  blood. 

3  Renew  thine  image.  Lord,  in  me; 
Lowly  and  gentle  may  I  be ; 

No  charms  but  these  to  thee  are  dear; 
No  anger  may'st  thou  ever  find, 
No  pride  in  my  unruffled  mind, 

But  faith  and  hcaven-boni  peace  be  there. 


GROWTH  IN  GRACE.  487 

4  A  patient,  a  victorious  mind, 
That  life  and  all  thinurs  casts  behind, 

Springs  forth  obedieut  to  tliy  call; 
A  heart  that  no  desire  can  move, 
But  still  to'  adore,  believe,  and  love, 

Give  me,  my  Lord,  lay  life,  my  all! 

821  L.M. 
77is  alU/niffici^nt  Portion. 

OLOVE,  thv  sov'roiirii  aid  impart, 
And  (^uartljthe  gift  thyself  hast  given  : 
Mv  portion,  thou,  my  treasure  art. 
My  life,  and  liappiness,  and  heaven. 

2  Wov\ld  aught  on  earth  my  wiahes  share  i 
Though  dear  tw  life  the  iilol  be. 

The  idol  froni  my  breast  I'll  tear, 
Resolved  to  seek  my  all  in  thee. 

3  Whatc'er  I  fondly  counted  mine, 
To  thee,  my  LonL,  1  here  restore ; 

Gladly  I  all  to  thee  resign ; 

Give  me  tliytjclf,  I  ask  no  more. 

822  1st  P.  M.  6  im^«  8s. 
Circumspection. 

WATrirD  by  the  world's  malignant  eye, 
\\     Who  load  us  with  reproach  and  shame, 
As  servants  of  the  Lord  most  high, 
As  zealous  for  his  glorious  Name, 
We  ought  ii\  all  his  paths  to  move 
With  holy  fear  and  numblc  love. 

2  That  wisdom.  Lord,  on  us  bestow, 

From  every  evil  to  depart; 
To  ftton  the  mouth  of  every  foe, 

While,  upright  both  in  life  and  heart. 
The  proofs  of  godly  fear  we  give, 
And  show  them  how  the  Ciiristians  live. 


488  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

823  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  8s 
Pressing  toward  the  mark. 

I  THANK  thee,  uncreated  Sun, 
Tliat  thy  brig] it  beams  on  nie  have  shiuecl : 
I  thank  thee,  wlio  luist  overthro'^^^l 

My  foes,  aiKl  heaPd  my  "wonnded  mfud ; 

1  tliank  thee,  •whose  enlivenin^r  voice 
Bids  my  freed  heart  in  thee  rejoice. 

2  Uphold  me  in  the  donbtfnl  race, 
Nor  suffer  me  again  to  stray; 

Strengtlien  my  feet,  with  steady  pace 

Still  to  press  forward  in  tPly  way; 
My  soul  and  flesh,  0  Lord  of  nugnt. 
Fill,  satiate,  with  thy  heavenly  light- 
j;  Give  to  niinc  eyes  refreshinor  tears ; 

(iive  to  my  heaj"t  chaste,  hallow'd  fires ; 
Give  to  my  soul,  with  tilial  fears, 

Tiie  love  that  all  hc-avcn's  host  inspires. 
That  all  my  TX>wers,  with  aU  their  nught, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 
4  Thee  will  I  love,  my  joy,  my  crown ; 

Thee  vdW  I  love,  my  Lord,  my  God; 
Thee  will  I  love,  beneath  thy  frbwu 

Or  smile,  thy  sceptre  or  tliy  rod. 
What  thuugli  my  flesh  and  heart  decay; 
Thee  shall  I  love  in  endless  day. 

824  5th  P.  M.  4  «zw«  7s. 
Christ  liveih  in  me. 

LO\T[NG  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  thy  gracious  hands  1  am ; 
Make  me.  Saviour,  wliat  thou  art ; 
Live  thyself  within  my  heart. 
2  I  shall  then  show  forth  thy  praise; 
Serve  thee  all  my  happy  days ; 
Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ  the  holy  child  in  me. 


GROWTH  IN  GRACE.  489 

825  L.  M. 

Following  the  Saviour. 

OTHOU,  to  wliose  all-searcliino^  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart,  it  pants  fur  thee ; 
O  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross ; 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross  ; 
Hallow  each  thought;  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 
Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way : 
No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  fraud,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, — 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  wo, — 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5  Saviour,  where'er  thv  steps  I  sec, 
Dauntless,  uutircd,  I  follow  thee; 
O  let  thy  hiuid  support  mo  still, 
And  lead  mo  to  thy  holy  hill. 

6  If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day ; 
Till  toil,  and  grief,  and  i)ain  shall  cease, 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace. 


826 


F 


L.  M. 
Evermore  ffite  its  t7tii  brectd. 


ATIIER,  supply  my  every  need ; 
■       ■      li^e  th^      "  ■  ■ 


Sustain  the  life  thyself  hast  given ; 
O  grant  the  nevcr-failuig  bread, — 

The  manna  that  comes  down  frcxn  heaven. 
2  The  gracious  fruits  of  righteousness, 

Thy  blessings'  unexhausted  store. 
In  me  abundantly  increase. 

Nor  over  let  me  hunger  more. 


490  DUTIES  AND  TKIALS. 

3  Let  me  no  more,  in  deep  complaint, 
My  leannet^s,  0  my  leannesa !  cry : 

Alone  consumed  with  pining  want, 
Of  all  my  Father's  eliildreu  I. 

4  The  painful  thirst,  the  fond  desire, 
Thy  jovous  presence  shall  remove ; 

But  mv  /'ull  soul  shall  still  require 
A  whole  eternity  of  love. 

827  KM. 

Thf  well  of  Hting  tcater. 

JESUS,  the  pift  divine  I  know, 
The  gitl  divine  I  ask  of  thee ; 
The  livin;,'  water  now  hostow, 

Thy  Spirit  and  thyself,  on  mo. 
2  For  thou  of  life  the  fonntain  art, 

None  else  can  give  or  take  away; 
O  mav  I  find  it  in  my  heart, 

And  with  me  may  it  ever  stay. 
G  Tims  may  I  drink, — and  thirst  no  moro 

For  drojT«  of  finite  liappiness; 
Spring  uj),  O  well,  in  heavenlv  pover, 

In  streams  of  pure  perennial  peace. 

828  c.  M. 

Str^ngih  renewed  by  teaitlng  upon  Oi*  Lord. 

LORD,  I  believe  thy  every  word, 
Tliy  every  pronnse  true  ; 
And  lol  I  wait  on  thee,  my  Lord, 
Till  I  my  ntrength  renew. 

2  If  in  this  feeble  flesh  I  may 
Awhile  sIjow  forth  tliy  praip«, 

Jesuii,  Hupport  the  tott'ring  clay. 
And  lengthen  out  my  days. 

3  If  Bocli  a  worm  as  I  can  spread 
The  common  Saviour's  name, 

Let  Ilim  who  raised  thee  from  tlie  dead, 
Quicken  my  mortal  frame. 


GROWTH  IN  GEACE.  491 

4  Still  let  me  live  thy  blood  to  show, 

Which  purges  every  stain; 
And  gladly  linger  out  below 

A  lew  more  years  in  pain. 

829  1st  P.  M.  6 /i/i^«8s. 

ChrUt  in,  you,  tfw  hope  of  glory. 

THOU  hidden  love  of  God,  whose  height, 
Wliose  depth  nntiithom'd,  no  man  knows: 

1  see  from  far  thy  Ijcautcous  light; 
Inly  I  sigh  for  thy  repose  : 

My  heart  is  pain'd,  nor  can  it  bo 
At  rest,  till  it  finds  rest  in  thee. 

2  Is  there  a  thincr  beneath  the  snn, 

That  strives  with  thee  my  heart  to  share  ? 
Ah,  tear  it  thence,  and  reign  alone. 

The  Ijord  of  every  motion  there ; 
Then  shall  my  heart  from  earth  be  free, 
When  it  hath  found  repose  in  thee. 

3  O  hide  this  self  from  me,  that  I 

No  more,  but  Christ  in  me,  may  live; 
Mv  vile  aflfections  crucify, 

iNor  let  one  darlincr  last  survive; 
In  all  things  nothing  may  I  sec, 
Nothing  desire  or  seek,  but  thee. 

4  O  Love,  thy  sov' reign  aid  impart, 

To  save  me  from  low-thoughted  care; 
Chaije  this  self-will  throuirh  all  my  heart, 

Through  all  its  latent  mazes  there: 
Make  me  thy  duteous  child,  that  I, 
Ceaseless,  may  Abba,  Father,  cry. 

5  Each  moment  draw  from  earth  away 
My  heart,  that  lowly  waits  thy  call ; 

Speak  to  my  inmost  soul,  and  say, — 

I  am  thy  love,  thy  God,  thy  all ! 
To  feel  thy  power,  to  hear  thy  voice, 
To  taste  thy  love,  be  all  my  choice. 


492  Dl'TIES  AND  TRIALS. 

830 


B 


1st  p.  M.  r,  Ums  83. 
A7i  eye  nngle  to  the  glory  of  God. 

EIIOLT) :  the  Pcrvant  of  the  Lord, 
I  wait  thy  ^'uiilini:  hand  to  feel; 
To  hear  and  "keep  tliv  every  word, — 

To  prove  and  do  tliy  perfect  will : 
Joyful  from  niv  own  works  to  cease, 
Glad  to  fulfil  all  rigliteousness. 
2  And  if  thy  praee  vouchsafe  to  use 

The  meanest  of  thy  creatures,  me, 
The  deed,  the  time,  the  mannt-T  choose ; 

Ix-t  all  my  fruit  be  found  of  thee : 
T>et  all  my  works  in  tliee  Ihj  wrought, — 
By  thee  to  full  |H;rfeetion  brought. 
S  My  every  weak,  thoujjh  potxl  desi^, 

O'errulc'or  ehan<;e,  aa  seems  thee  meet: 
Jesus,  let  all  my  work  be  tliine  I 

Thy  w«irk,  <)  Lord,  Is  all  cumj^letc, 
And  pleasiug  in  thy  Father's  hieht; 
Tliou  only  hast  done  all  things  right. 
4  Here,  then,  to  thee  thine  own  I  leave  ; 

Mould  as  tliou  wilt  thy  passive  clay ; 
But  let  me  all  thy  stamp  receive, — 

But  let  me  all  thy  words  obey: 
Serve  with  a  single  heart  and  eye, 
And  to  thy  glory  live  and  die. 

831  s.M 

Pilgrims  and  ^ojonmert, 

IN  every  time  and  place, 
Who  serve  the  IjonX  most  high, 
Are  caird  his  sov'reiim  will  to'  embrace, 

And  still  their  own  deny : 
To  follow  his  command. 

On  earth  as  pilkrrims  rove, 
And  seek  an  undiscovcr'd  land, 
Aud  house  and  iricudd  above. 


GEOTVTII  IN  GRACE.  493 

2  Fatlicr,  tlie  narrow  path 

To  that  far  country  show; 
And  in  the  steps  of  Abrah'm'a  faith 

Enable  me  to  go : 
A  cheerftil  f^ojonrner 

Where'er  tliou  biiUVst  me  roam, 
Till,  guided  by  thy  Spirit  here, 

I  reach  my  heavenly  home, 

832  8th  P.  M.  87,  87,  47. 

Th*  pllgrim'a  guide  and  guardian. 

GUIDE  mo,  n  thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  througli  this  barren  la*d: 

1  am  weak — but  thou  art  miglity  ; 
Hold  mc  %vith  thy  powerful  hkud: 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  1  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  cr^'stal  fountain, 
\\  licnce  the  licalMig  waters  tlow; 

Let  t]ie  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 
Lead  n>e  all  my  journey  througli : 

Strong  Dehv  rer. 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside: 

Ik-ar  me  thnniurh  the  swelling  current; 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side ; 

Songs  (if  j>raise3 
I  will  over  give  to  thee. 

833  1st  p.  M.  6  lines  8s. 

Ths  pri»«  of  our  high  calUng. 

JESUS,  thy  boundless  love  to  mo 
No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare : 
O  knit  my  thankful  heart  to  theo, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there : 
Thine  wholly,  thine  alone,  I  am ; 
Be  thou  alone  my  constant  flame. 


494  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

2  O  grant  thftt  nothing  in  my  soul 
May  dwell,  but  tliy  pure  love  alone: 

O  may  thy  love  possess  me  whole, — 

My  joy,  my  treasure,  and  my  crown : 
Strange  flames  far  from  my  heart  remove: 
My  ever)'  act,  word,  thought,  be  love. 

3  Unwearied  may  I  this  pursue ; 
Dauntless  to  the  high  ]>rize  aspire; 

Hourly  within  my  soul  renew 

This  holy  flame,  this  heavenly  fire: 
And  day  and  niglit,  be  all  my  caro 
To  guard  the  sacretl  trea-^Sre  there. 

4  In  suff'ring  be  thy  love  my  pence; 
In  weakness  be  thy  love  my  |>ower; 

And  when  the  stonns  of  life  sliall  cease, 

Jesus,  in  tliat  important  hour. 
In  death  as  life  be  thou  my  guide, 
iVud  save  mc,  who  for  mo  host  died- 

834  c.  M. 

Th^  race  for  glory. 

AWAKE,  my  soul!  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal. 

And  an  immortal  crown. 
2  'Tis  Gotl's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
'Tis  he  whose  hand  presents  the  prize 

To  thine  aspiring  eye. 
8  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 

And  onward  urge  thy  way. 
4  Blest  Saviour  I  intrmlnccd  by  thee. 

Our  race  have  we  begun ; 
And,  crown'd  with  vict'ry,  at  thy  feet 

"We'll  lay  our  trophies  aowu. 


GROWTH  IN  GEACK  495 

835  2a  r.^l.G  lines  Ss. 

Cn*cijied  itiih  Chri«t. 

HUMBLE,  mid  teaelmblo,  nnd  milJ, 
()  limy  I,  as  a  littlo  cliiUl, 

My  lowly  Master's  ste[>s  pursue! 
Ik'  uni,''(;r  to  my  soul  unknown ; 
llato,  envy,  jealousy,  be  jr<>ne; 

111  lovu  create  thou  all  things  new. 
2  Lot  earth  no  nn^re  my  heart  divide ", 
With  Christ  may  I  be  crueitied  ; 

To  thee  with  my  whole  heart  aspire : 
Dead  to  the  world  and  all  its  toys, 
its  idle  pomp,  and  fadinir  joys, 

Be  tho'i  alone  my  one  desire. 
S  My  will  Imj  swnllow'd  np  in  thoe; 
LiL'lit  in  thy  li^'ht  still  may  I  "ce, 

Buholdini;  thee  with  open  face; 
Caird  the  tuU  power  of  faith  to  prove, 
Let  all  mv  hallow'd  lieart  be  love, 

And  alf  my  spotless  life  \nt  jiraise. 
4  Oomo,  Iloly  Ghost,  all-quiek'niujf  fire, 
My  ciinsi'oratcil  heart  inspire, 

Sprinkled  with  the  atoning  blood: 
Still  to  my  soul  thyself  reveal : 
Thv  mJLrlity  working,'  inay  I  t>el, 

And  know  that  1  am  one  \vtih  Go«l. 


83G  CM. 

The  sojoum/'r  ;  at  (he  feet  ofjemu. 

GOD  of  all  >?raoo  and  majesty, 
Supremely  great  and  gtK)d, 
If  I  have  mercy  found  with  thee 

Through  the  atoning  blood ; 
The  guard  of  all  thy  mercies  give, 

And  to  my  pardon  join 
A  fear  lest  1  should  ever  grieve 
The  Comforter  divine. 


496  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

2  If  mercy  is  indeed  with  thee, 
May  I  obedient  prove, 

Nor  e'er  abuse  my  liberty, 
Or  sin  ajorainst  thy  love : 

Tliis  choicest  fruit  of  faith  bestow 
On  a  poor  sojourner  ; 

And  let  me  pass  my  days  below 
In  humbleness  and  fear, 

3  Still  may  I  walk  as  in  thy  sight; 
My  strict  observer  see  ; 

And  thou,  by  rev'rent  love,  unito 
3Iy  child-like  heart  to  thee: 

Still  let  mc,  till  n>v  tlays  arc  past, 
At  Jesus^  feet  ahide : 

So  shall  he  lift  me  up  at  la.«<t, 
And  seat  me  by  his  side. 

837  1st  P.  M.  r, //rtA»  ,«B. 

Pilgrimt  and  $trongfr$;  homcicard  hatmd, 
EADER  of  faithful  souls,  and  guide 


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Of  all  that  travel  to  the  sky, 
Come,  and  with  us,  e'en  us,  abide, 

Who  would  on  thee  alone  rely; 
On  thee  alone  our  spirits  stay, 
While  held  in  life's  uiicveu  way. 

2  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below. 
This  earth,  we  know,  is  not  our  place 

But  hasten  through  the  vale  of  wo, 
And,  restless  to  behold  thy  face, 
Swift  to  our  heavenly  country  move, 
Our  everlastmg  lionie  above- 

3  We've  no  abiding  city  here, 
But  sock  a  city  out  of  sight; 

Thither  our  steady  course  we  steer, 
Aspiring  to  the'plains  of  light, — 
Jerusalem,  the  saints'  abode, 
W^hose  founder  is  the  living  God. 


GROWTH  IN  GRACE.  497 

4  Patient  the'  appointed  race  to  run, 
This  weary  world  we  cast  behind ; 

From  strength  to  strenj/th  we  travel  on, 

The  New  Jerusalem  to  find : 
Our  labour  tliis,  our  only  aim, 

To  find  the  New  Jerusalem. 

5  Through  thee,  wlio  all  our  sins  Imst  borne, 
Freely  and  graciously  forgiven, 

With  8on^s  to  Zion  we  return, 

( ■ontcnding  for  our  native  heaven ; 
That  palace  of  our  glorious  King, — 
We  liwd  it  nearer  while  we  sing. 

6  Euised  by  the  breath  of  love  divine, 

We  urge  our  way  with  strength  reuew'd ; 
The  church  of  the  first-born  to  join, 

We  travel  to  the  mount  of  God: 
With  joy  upon  our  heads  arise, 
And  meet  our  ^saviour  in  tlie  skie3. 

838  r,th  P.  M.  4 /tne*  7s, 

77ie  pilgrim's  song, 

CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  we  journey  let  us  sing; 
Sing  our  Saviour's  worthy  j»raisc, 
Gloriovis  iu  his  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  trav'ling  home  to  God, 
In  the  v,'Siy  our  fathers  trod; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  wc 
Soon  tlicir  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O  ye  banish'd  seed,  be  glad; 
Christ  our  Advocate  is  made : 
Us  to  save  our  flesh  assumes, — 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  our  land ; 
Jesus  Christj  our  Father's  Son, 
jBids  us  undismayed  go  on, 

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498 


DUTIES  A>'D  TKIALS. 


6  Lord  I  obediently  -we'll  g^o. 
Gladly  leaving  all  "below  :" 
Onlv  thou  our  loader  be, 
Andl  -we  still  will  follow  thee. 

839  c.iL 

Gixra  pariiioiK 

GKANT  me  -within  thy  courts  a  place, 
Amon^  thy  saints  a"  seat, 
Yorever  to  be&old  thy  iace. 

And  -worship  at  thj-  feet : — 
£  In  thy  pavilion  to  abide, 

"When  storms  of  trouble  blow, 
And  ia  thv  tabernacle  hide, 

Securte  ^>m  every  foe. 
S  Seek  ye  my  fiice ; — -without  delay, 

When  thus  1  hear  thee  speak, 
Mv  heart  would  leap  for  joy,  and  say, — 

^hy  fiice.  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

4  Then  leave  me  not  when  griefe  assail. 
And  earthly  comforts  tiee"; 

"When  tarhcr,'  mother,  kindred  fiiil. 
My  God  I  remember  me. 

840  L.  M. 

Towr  ^foi»hi4  teiik  Christ  im  God, 
'V"E  fiuthftd  souls,  who  Jesus  know, 
i   If  risen  indeed  with  him  ye  are, 
Superior  to  the  joys  below, 

Hs  resurrection^s  power  declare. 
2  y   ...  ...:-.-  v..  . , . 

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And  :".llo-i3r  C-ri^;  ycur  .*Teii. 

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GROWTH  IN  GRACE.  499 

4  To  liim  continually  aspire, 
Contending  for  your  native  place ; 

And  emulate  the  angel  choir, 
And  only  live  to  Tove  and  praise. 

5  For  who  by  Faith  your  Lord  receive^ 
Ye  nothing  seek  or  want  beside ; 

Dead  to  the  world  and  sin  ye  live ; 
Your  creature-love  is  crucified. 

6  Your  real  life,  with  Christ  coneeaFd, 
Deep  in  the  Father's  bosom  lies ; 

And  ghjrious  as  your  Head  reveaPd, 
Ye  soon  shall  meet  him  in  the  skies. 


841  s.M. 

Now  we  see  through  a  glas%  cUirkly. 

THY  way  is  in  the  sea; 
Thy  j)aths  we  cannot  trace  ; 
Nor  solve,  O  Lord,  the  mystery 
Of  thy  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  sense 
Our  captive  souls  surrouiid  ; 

^Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 
Our  wond'ring  tlioughts  confound. 

3  As  through  a  glass  we  see 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  ; 

How  little  do  we  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above. 

4  In  part  we  know  thy  will, 
And  bless  thee  for  the  sight : 

Soon  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal 
In  glory's  clearer  light. 

5  "With  joy  shajl  we  survey 
Thy  providence  and  grace ; 

And  spend  an  everlasting  day 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


500  DUTIES  AXD  TRIALS. 

842  CM. 

Walk  in  the  light. 

WALK  in  tlie  liffht !  so  slialt  thou  know 
Tlmt  fellowship  of  love, 
His  Spirit  only  can  bestow 
Who  reigns  in  light  above, 

2  Walk  in  the  light !  and  tho;    shalt  find 
Thy  heart  made  truly  I  lis 

Who  dwells  in  cloudless  light  enshrined, 
In  whom  no  darkness  is. 

3  Walk  in  the  light  I  and  thou  shalt  own 
Thy  darkness  i)ass*d  away, 

Because  that  Liglit  hath  on" thee  shone 
In  wliich  is  j>erfeot  day. 

4  Walk  in  the  light  1  and  e'en  the  tomb 
No  fearful  shade  shall  wear; 

Glory  shall  chase  away  its  gloom. 
For  Christ  hath  continer'd  there. 

6  Walk  in  the  lis.'ht '.  thy  path  shall  be 
Peaceful,  serene,  and  bright ; 

For  God,  by  grace,  slmll  dwell  in  thee, 
And  God  himself  is  light, 

843  L.  M. 

HAPPY  the  meek,  whose  gentle  breast, 
(Ucar  as  the  summer's  evening  ray, 
Calm  as  the  regions  of  the  blest. 
Enjoys  on  earth  celestial  day. 
2  His  heart  no  \)roken  friendshins  sting, 

No  jars  his  peaceful  tent  invaue ; 
lie  rests  beneath  the'  Almighty's  -wing, 
Hostile  to  none — of  none  afraid. 

5  Spirit  of  grace !  all  meek  and  mild. 
Inspire  our  hearts, — our  souls  possess ; 

Eepel  each  passion  rude  and  wild. 
And  bless  us,  as  we  aim  to  bless. 


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GROWTH  IN  GRACE.  501 

844  S.  M. 

Chariti/,  or  love. 
"AD  I  the  ^ift  of  tongues, 
Great  God,  without  thv  grace, 
Mv  loudest  words,  my  loftiest  songs, 
\Vould  be  but  sounding  brass. 

2  Though  thou  shouldst  g-ive  me  skill 
Each  myst'ry  to  explain; 

Without  a  lieart  to  do  thy  will, 
My  knowledge  would  be  vain. 

3  Had  I  such  faith  in  God, 
As  mountains  to  remove, 

No  faith  could  work  etfectual  good. 
That  did  not  work  by  love, 

4  Grant,  then,  this  one  request, — 
Whatever  be  denied, — 

That  love  divine  may  rule  my  breast, 
And  all  my  actions  guide. 

845  c.  M. 

Graiitiid^ 

WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys. 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 
2  0  how  can  words  with  equal  warmth 

The  gratitude  declare, 
That  glows  within  my  ra^^sh'd  heart? — 

But  thou  canst  read  it  there. 
8  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries, 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear. 
Ere  yet  my  'feeble  thoughts  had  learn'd 

To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 
4  W^hen  in  the  slipp'ry  paths  of  youth, 

With  heedless  steps",  1  ran; 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  convey'd  me  safe, 

And  led  me  up  to  man. 


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GEOWTn  IN  GEACE.  503 

3  There  is  a  river  pure  and  bright, 

Wliose  streams  make  glad  tlie  lieavenly  pluiiis  : 
Wliere  iu  eteruity  of  light 
The  city  of  our  God  remains. 

4  Built  by  the  word  of  his  command, 
With  his  unclouded  presence  blest, 

Firm  as  liia  tlirone  the  Dulwarks  stand  ; 
There  is  our  home,  our  hope,  our  rest. 


848  1st  r.  ^[.  6  ?t'/i^<  8s. 

The  good  Sftepkerd. 

THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply. 
And  guard  me  with  a  watcliful  eye: 
My  ni>un-day  walks  lie  shall  attend, 
Aiid  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  tlie  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
« >r  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant. 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads. 
My  weary,  wand'ring  steps  lie  leads. 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  tlic  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  iu  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
Tlic  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  orowa'd, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread. 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  feur  no  ill. 
For  thou,  0  Lord,  art  witli  me  still : 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
Vn'd  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 


504:  DUTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

849  •  2Tth  p.  M.  4 ///iM  lis. 

Rfjnicing  in  the  care  of  the  good  Siiephn-d, 
\V\\IV.  Lord  is   my  Shepherd,  no  want  shall  I 
i         know ; 

I  fffd  in  preen  pastures,  .«<afe-f<>lded  I  rest; 
II.-  Uadcth  my  soul  wiiere  tl»e  still  waters  flow. 
Restores  me  when  wandering,  redeems  when 
oppress'd. 
2  Through  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death  though 
I  stray, 
Since  thoil  art  my  guardian,  no  evil  I  fear ; 
Thv  rod  shall  defcn*!  me,  thy  stalf  be  my  stay ; 
1^0  harm  ean  befall,  with  my  Comforter  near. 
8  In  the  midst  ot' nffliction  my  table  in  spread  ; 
Withbler<singsunmea.Hured  my  cup  runneth  o'or; 
With  oil  and  iK:Tfume  tliou  anointest  my  head; 
()  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence  more? 
4  Let  gooilness  and  mcrcv,  my  botintiftil  God, 
Still  follow  my  stops  till  I  njoet  thee  above; 
I  seek — by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod. 
Tiirougli  the  land  of  their  sojourn — thy  khig- 
dom  of  love. 

850  c.  M. 

Are  they  not  aU  minUtering  spirit*  T 

¥IIiriI  of  the  monarchs  of  the  earth 
(•an  boast  a  guard  like  ours, — 
Encircled  from  our  second  birth 
\Vith  all  the  heavenly  powers  ? 

2  Myriads  of  bright,  cherubic  bands, 
Sent  by  the  King  of  kings, 

Kojoice  to  bear  us  m  their  hands, 
And  shatlf  us  with  their  wings, 

3  Angels,  where'er  we  go,  attend 
Our  steps,  whate'cr  betide  ; 

With  watchful  care  their  charge  defend, 
And  evil  turn  aside. 


GROWTH  IN  GRACE.  505 

4  Our  lives  those  holy  angels  keep 
From  every  hostile  power; 

And,  unconccrn'd,  wo  sweetly  sleep. 
As  Adam  in  his  bower. 

5  And  when  our  spirits  wo  resign, 
On  out.stretch'd  wings  they  bear, 

And  lodge  us  iu  the  arms  divine, 
And  leave  as  ever  there. 


851  24th  P.  M.  G6,  G6,  86,  86. 

T%e  ffuardianthip  o/anffels. 

YE  simple  souls,  that  stray 
Far  from  the  patli  of  peace. 
That  imfrequeiitcil  way 

To  life  anil  happiness: 
IIow  long  will  yc  your  folly  lore, 

And  throng  the  downiward  rood. 
And  imtc  tlie  wisdom  from  above, 
And  mock  the  sons  of  God  i 

2  &o  wrctelied  and  obscure, 
Tiie  n>en  whom  ye  despise, 

Bo  foolish,  weak,  and  poor, — 

Above  your  scorn  we  rise : 
Our  conscience  in  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Can  witness  better  thinirs; 
For  He  whose  blcxtd  is  all  our  boa&t. 

Hath  made  lis  priests  and  kings. 

3  Riches  unsearchable 

In  JcsMs'  love  we  know; 
And  pleasures  from  the  well 

Of  life,  our  souls  o'erflow: 
From  him  the  Spirit  we  receive 

Of  wisdom,  grace,  and  power; 
And  always  sorrowful  we  live, 

Rejoicing  evermore. 


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UNFAITHFULNESS  MOURNED. 

853  C.  M. 

Lamenting  tpiritual  sloth. 

MY  drowsy  powers,  wliy  sleep  ye  so  ? 
Awake,  inv  Rlujjgish  soul: 
Nothing  hath  fiulf  tliy  work  to  do, 
Yet  nothiu^''s  half  so  dull. 

2  Go  to  the  ants !  for  one  poor  grain 
See  how  they  toil  and  strive ; 

Yet  we  who  have  a  heaven  to'  obtain, 
IIow  ucj^lij^ent  we  live  ! — 

3  We,  for  whose  wike  all  nature  stands, 
And  stars  their  courses  move ; 

"We,  for  wliose  >juard  the  angel  bands 
( 'ouic  flying  from  above  : — 

4  We,  for  whom  (iod  the  Son  came  do^nj. 
And  lalwur'd  for  our  good ; 

IIow  careless  to  secure  tliat  crown 
He  purchased  with  bis  blood ! 

5  Lord,  shall  we  live  so  sluggish  still, 
Autl  never  act  our  jmrts  i 

Come,  holy  iXjve,  from  the'  heavenly  bill, 

And  warm  our  frozen  hearts  ! 
0  Give  us  with  active  warmth  to  move. 

With  vig'rous  souls  to  rise  ; 
With  hands  of  faith,  and  wings  of  love. 

To  fly  and  take  the  prize.  * 

854  L.  M. 
Zeal  implored. 

OTHOU,  who  all  tilings  canst  control. 
Chase  this  dread  slumber  from  my  soul; 
With  joy  ami  fear,  with  love  and  awe, 
Give  me  to  keep  thy  perfect  law. 


508  HUMILIATION. 

2  0  mav  one  beam  of  thv  blest  light 
Pierce  tliroiitrh,  ilis])el,  tfic  shade  of  night: 
Touch  my  cold  breast  with  heavenly  fire; 
With  holy,  conqu'riug  zeal  inspire. 

r,  For  zeal  I  sigh,  for  zciil  I  |»ant ; 
Vet  heavy  is  my  soul,  and  faint  : 
\\'ith  stei)s  unwav'ring,  undisinay'd, 
(iive  me  in  ull  thy  paths  to  treucl. 

4  With  ontstrcteh'd  hands,  and  streaming  eyes, 
Oft  I  begin  to  gnisp  the  prize : 
I  groan,  I  strive,  I  watch,  I  pray  ; 
But  ah !  my  zeal  soon  dies  away. 

T)  The  deadly  slumber  then  I  feel 
Afresh  upon  my  spirit  steal: 
Kise,  Lord,  Btir  up  thy  (piick'ning  power, 
And  wake  me  that  I  sleep  no  more. 


855  5th  P.  M.4  Un^  7s. 

JnstafilUty. 

JESrS,  shall  I  never  be 
Firmly  grounded  upon  thee? 
Never  by  thy  work  abide  ? 
Never  in  thy  wounds  reside  ? 

2  0  how  wav'ring  is  my  mind, 
TossVl  about  with  every  wind  ; 
O  how  quickly  doth  my  heart 
From  the  liviiig  God  depart. 

?•  Jcsns,  let  lay  nature  feel 
Thou  art  God  imchantreable : 
Jaii,  Jehovah,  great  I  AM, 
Si>eak  into  my  soul  thy  Name. 

4  Grant  that  every  moment  I 
May  lielieve  and  leel  thee  uigh ; 
Steadfastly  behold  th^'.face, 
'iStablidh  il  with  abiding  grace. 


UNFAITHFULNESS  MOURNED.   509 

856  L.  M. 
Inconstancy  lamented. 

WHEN,  O  my  Saviour,  shall  it  be, 
Tliat  I  no  more  shall  breiik  with  thcc  ? 
Wlien  will  this  war  of  passion  rcasc, 
And  I  enjoy  a  lasting  peace  \ 

2  Now  I  repent ;  now  sin  again : 
Now  I  revive;  an<l  now  am  slain: 
Slain  with  the  same  malignant  dart, 
Which,  O!  too  oticn  vvoujkU  thy  heart, 

3  Wlien,  gracious  Lord,  wlien  shall  it  be. 
That  1  shall  tiiid  my  all  in  thee,— 

The  t'iiliiL*ss  of  thy  promise  prove, 
And  feast  on  thine  eternal  love  ? 

857  C.  M. 

Tlie  tanity  of  m^j'e  formality. 

LONG  have  I  secinM  to  serve  thee.  Lord, 
With  nnavailint;  pain; 
i'astod,  and  pray'iC  and  read  thy  word, 
And  heard  it  preach'd  in  vain. 

2  Oft  did  I  with  the'  assembly  join, 
And  near  thy  altar  drew: 

A  form  of  go<lliness  was  mine,— 
The  power,  1  never  know. 

3  I  rested  in  the  otitward  law^, 
Nor  knew  its  deep  dcsiirn  : 

The  Icnjrth  and  breadth,  I  never  8a\r, 
And  lieight,  of  lovo  divine, 

4  To  please  thee,  tlins  at  length  I  see. 
Vainly  1  hoix'd  and  strove  ; 

For  what  arc  outward  things  to  thee, 
Unless  they  spring  from  love  ? 

5  I  see  the  pcrfeet  law  requires 
Truth  in  the  inward  parts ; 

Our  full  consent,  our  whole  desires, 
Our  undivided  hearts. 


510  HUMILIATION. 

6  But  I  of  means  liave  made  my  boast ; 
Of  means  an  idol  made : 

The  spirit  in  tiic  letter  lost, — 
The  substance,  in  the  shade. 

7  Whore  am  I  now,  or  what  my  hope  i 
"What  can  my  weakness  do  ? 

Jesus,  to  thee  my  soul  looks  up : 
'Tis  thou  muat  make  it  new. 

858  L.  M. 

No  peace  "but  in  thsfarmir  cf  Ood. 

OWHEKK  is  now  that  lerlowini?  love 
That  mnrk'd  our  union  witli  the  Lord  * 
Our  hearts  were  fix'd  on  tliin<rs  above, 

Nor  could  the  world  a  joy  atford. 
2  "Where  is  the  zeal  that  IchI  us  then 

To  make  our  Saviour's  fxlory  known? 
Tliat  freed  us  from  the  fear  of  men, 

And  kept  our  eye  on  him  alone  i 
S  Whcro  are  the  liapnv  seasons,  sncnt 

In  fellowship  with  nim  we  loved  ? 
The  sacred  joy,  the  sweet  content. 

The  blci<s"edness  that  then  wc  proved  ? 
4  Beliold,  Ofrain  wc  turn  to  theej 

O,  cast  US  not  away,  thoufjh  vilo: 
No  ]>eace  we  have,  no  joy  wo  see, 

O  Lord  our  God,  but  in  thy  smile. 

8;")  9  L.M. 

77*^  spirit  ofthfi  anH/'Tit  irct'thi/'S. 

OFOIt  that  flame  of  livincr  tiro, 
Which  shone  so  bri^'ht  in  samts  of  old 
Which  bade  their  sonls  to  heaven  aspire,  - 

Culm  in  distress,  in  danger  bold. 
2  Where  is  that  Spirit,  Lord,  which  dwelt 

In  Abniirm's  breast,  anil  seal'd  him  thine  ? 
"Which  made  PauPs  heart  with  sorrow  melt. 
And  glow  witli  energy  divine  i — 


UNFAITHFULNESS  MOURNED.   511 

3  That  Spirit,  wliich  from  age  to  ago 
Procltiim'd  tliy  love,  and  taught  thy  ways  ? 

BrightenVl  Isaiah's  vivid  pxcro, 

Aud  breathed  in  David  s  hallowM  lays  ? 

4  Is  not  thy  crraee  as  mighty  now 
As  when  Elijali  felt  its  power; 

When  glory  beam'd  tVom  Mosos'  brow, 
Or  Job  endured  the  trying  hour  i 

5  Romeinber,  Lord,  the  ancient  days ; 
Konew  tliy  work;  thy  grace  restore; 

And  while  to  thee  our  hearts  wo  raise, 
On  us  thy  Holy  Spirit  pour. 

860  iBt  P.  M.  6  lines  8s. 

Broken  vmcs  lamented. 

OGOD!  how  often  hath  thine  ear 
To  nic  in  willing  mercy  b<:>w'd ; 
AVhile,  worshipi)ing  thine* altar  near, 

Lowly  I  woj't,  and  strongly  vow'd: 
But  ah'l  the  teebleness  of  man ! 
Have  I  not  vow'd  and  wept  in  vain? 
2  Return,  0  Lord  of  Hosts,  return  ! 

Behold  thy  servant  in  distress  ; 
My  faithlessness  again  I  mourn; 

Again  forgive  my  faithlessness  ; 
Andr  to  thine  arms  of  mercy  take, 
Aud  bless  me  for  the  Saviour's  sake. 

861  s.  M. 

The  itaming  voice  of  Jesus. 

GRACIOUS  Redeemer,  shako 
This  slumber  from  my  soitl ! 
Say  to  me  now, — Awake,  awake ! 

And  Christ  shall  make  thee  whole* 
2  Lay  to  thy  mighty  hand; 

Alarm  me  in  this'hour; 
And  make  me  fully  understand 
The  thunder  of  thy  power. 


512  HUMILIATION. 

3  Give  me  on  thcc  to  call, — 
Ahvavs  to  wutch  an«l  pray, 

Lest  J  into  tomptatiun  fall, 
And  oast  my  shield  away. 

4  For  each  as!*ault  prepared, 
And  ready  may  I  be ; 

Forever  Htanding  on  my  ^uard. 
And  l<M>kin>;  up  to  thee. 

5  0  do  thoii  ahvay?  warn 
My  soul  of  evil  near; 

When  to  the  ri^fht  or  left  I  turn, 
Tliy  vojee  still  let  me  hear: — 

C  Come  back  I  this  is  the  way; 
Come  bat-k.  and  walk  therein; 

O  may  I  iK-arkcii  an<l  obey. 
And  »huu  the  patti.s  o(  sin. 

8G2  l«*t  r.  M.  T)  lUict  6«. 

PUadingJhr  reniorinif  graoe. 

O'TIS  enouirh,  my  (lod,  my  God  ! 
Here  let  nie  prive  my  wanil'rings  o'er; 
No  loncer  tnimj'le  on  thy  bUxKl, 

And  ^•rieve  thy  (rentleness  no  more; 
No  more  thy  lin<rViii);  anjfor  move, 
Or  sin  atralnst  thy  li.i,'lit  ami  love. 

2  O  Tx>Td,  if  mercy  Is  with  thee, 
Now  let  it  unto  me  be  shown; 

To  me,  the  cjiicf  of  sliuu-ns  me, 

Who  lunnblv  fir  thy  mercy  ^roan: 
Mc  to  thy  Fatln.T*s  trraee  restore. 
Nor  let  jiie  ever  j;rie\  u  thcc  more. 

3  Fountain  of  unexhausted  love, — 
Of  infinite  conipiL<».-*ion,— hear: 

My  Saviour,  and  my  Triji-'c  above. 
Once  more  in  my  Ixjhalf  npj>ear: 
Kenentanee,  faith,  "and  pardon  give: 
O  Jet  me  turn  again  and  live! 


UNFAITHFULNESS  MOURNED.   51^ 

8G3  C.  M. 

Faint,  yet  pursuing. 

AS  pants  tlic  hart  for  cooling  streains, 
Wlien  licatc'd  in  tlic  chase, 
So  loufTfj  my  soul,  O  God,  for  thee, 

And  tiiy  refreshing  grace. 
2  For  thee,  my  (iod — the  living  (iod, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine; 
O,  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face. 

Thou  Majesty  divine! 
Z  I  siffh  to  think  of  happier  days. 

When  thou,  O  Lord,  wast  nigh  ; 
When  every  heart  was  tuned  to  prni^o, 

And  none  more  blest  than  L- 

4  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  sou! 
Hope  still,  and  thou  shalt  sing 

The  praise  of  him  who  is  tliy  God, 
Thy  Saviour,  and  thy  King. 

8r>4  c.  M. 

J  shall  he  8ati'<fied  tclun  TaiaTke  in  Thy  liken^its 

JESUS,  the  all-restoring  Word, 
My  fallen  spirit's  hope, 
After  thy  lovely  likeness.  Lord, 

Ah  1  when  sliall  1  wake  up  ? 
2  Thou,  O  mv  God,  thou  onlv  art 
The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  ^V'ay ; 
Quicken  my  soul,  instruct  my  heart. 
My  sinking  footsteps  stay. 

5  Of  all  thou  hast  in  earth  below, 
In  heaven  above,  to  give. 

Give  mo  thy  only  love  to  know, — 

In  thee  to  walk  and  live. 
4  Fill  me  with  all  the  life  of  love  ; 

In  mystic  iinion  join 
Me  to  thvself,  and  let  me  prove 

Tlic  tollowship  divine. 


514  HUMILIATION. 

5  Open  the  intercourse  between 

My  lon^inff  soul  and  thee, 
Never  to  be  broke  off  again 

To  all  eternity. 

.'865  s.M. 

Hestora  my  peace. 

AND  wilt  thou  yet  be  found, 
And  may  1  still  draw  near  ■ 
Then  listen  to  the  plaintive  sound 
Of  a  poor  dinner's  prayer. 

2  .Tcsus,  thine  aid  afford, 

If  still  the  same  thou  art : 
To  thee  I  look,  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
I  lift  my  lielpless  heart. 

3  Thou  secat  my  troubled  breast, 
The  strupglingB  of  my  will, 

The  foes  that  interrupt  my  rest, 
The  agonies  I  feel. 

4  O  my  offended  Lord, 
Restore  my  inward  peace ; 

1  know  thoii  canst ;  pronounce  the  word, 
And  bid  the  tempest  cease. 

5  I  lonpr  to  f»oe  thy  face ; 
Thv  Spirit  I  implore,— 

The  iiviut:  water  of  thy  grace, 
TliHt  J  nmy  thirst  no  more. 

■8G6  L.  M. 

DntiQfr  ofjtnal  apoHntty. 

AH  !  Lord,  with  trembliiiff  I  confess, 
A  >jraoiou«  soul  may  fall  from  grat.^' ; 
The  salt  may  lose  its  seasoning  power, 
And  never,  never  find  it  more. 

2  Lest  that  my  fearful  case  should  be, 
Each  moment' knit  my  soul  to  thee; 
And  lead  me  to  the  mount  above. 
Through  the  low  vale  of  humble  love. 


BACKSLIDINGS  LAMENTED.     515 


BACKSLIDINGS    LAMENTED. 

867  L.M. 

Lukewa  rmness. 

GOD  of  unspotted  purity, 
Us,  and  our  worlcs,  canst  thou  behold  ? 
Justly  are  they  abhorrM  by  thee. 

Whose  works  are  neither  hot  nor  cold. 

2  Better  that  we  had  never  known 

The  way  to  heaven,  through  saving  gni''o, 
Than  basely  in  onr  lives  diso\vTi, 

And  slight  and  mock  thee  to  thy  face. 

3  O  let  us  onr  own  works  forsake ; 
Ourselves  and  all  we  have  deny : 

Thv  condescending  counsel  take  ; 
And  conio  to  thee,  pure  gold  to  buy. 

4  0  may  wo  through  thy  grace  attain 
The  faith  thou  nover  wilt  reprove : — 

The  faith  that  purges  every  stain, — 
The  faith  that  always  works  by  love. 

868  L.  M. 

Jlumhle  confession, 

SAVIOUR,  I  now  with  shame  confess 
My  thirst  for  creature  happiness ; 
Hy  base  desires  I  wrongVl  thy  love, 
And  forced  thy  mercy  to  remove. 

2  Yet,  0  the  riches  of  thy  grace ! 
Thou,  who  hast  seen  my  evil  ways, 
Wilt  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  pardon  on  my  conscience  seal. 

3  Yea,  for  thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake, 
My  comfort  tliou  wilt  give  me  back; 
And  lead  me  on  from  grace  to  grace, 
In  all  the  paths  of  righteousness : 


16  HUMILIATION. 

4  Till  throntrhly  saved  my  new-born  soul, 
And  perfectly  by  faith  made  whole, 
Shall  bright  in  thy  full  imaue  rise, 

To  share  thy  glory  iu  the  skies. 

869  CM. 

Lamenting  ihs  abs^mce  ofthf  Spirit. 

OFOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, — 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame  ; 
A  lieht  to  shine  upon  tlic  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 
2  Wlierc  U  the  bleRsedness  I  knew, 

When  first  I  saw  the  l^rd  ? 
Where  is  the  soid -refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

5  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoy'd! 
How  sweet  their  mem'rv  still! 

But  they  have  loft  an  aching  void 

The  world  can  never  fill. 
4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest : 
I  liate  the  sins  that  made  thee  monm, 

And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 
f>  The  dearest  idol  I  liave  known, 

Wliate'cr  that  idol  be. 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 

And  worship  only  thee.' 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 
C'alm  and  serene  my  frame ; 

So  purer  liirht  shall  n'lark  the  road 
Tliat  Icmis  me  to  the  Lamb. 

870  c.  M. 

Afoumtng  d^pari^d  joyn. 

SWEET  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 
The  Saviour's  j^ard'ning  blood 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  gmWy 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 


BACKSLIDINGS  LAMENTED.     517 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  reveal'd, 
His  praises  tuned  my  tongue  ; 

And  wiien  the  evening  shades  prcvail'd, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 
And  saw  his  glory  shine ; 

And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  eall'd  each  promise  mine. 

4  But  now,  when  evening  shade  prevails, 
My  soul  in  darkness  mourns  ; 

And  wiiun  the  morn  the  light  reveals. 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

5  Kise,  Lord,  and  help  me  to  prevail ; 
O  make  my  soul  th}'  care ; 

1  know  thy  mercy  cannot  fiul ; — 
Let  me  that  mercy  share. 

871  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  6a. 

Ileal  my  tacksUdings. 

0  JESUS,  t\ill  of  truth  and  grace,— 
More  full  of  grace  tiian  I  of  sin, — 
Yet  once  again  I  seek  thy  face; 

Open  thine  arms  and  take  me  in ! 
Ana  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  love  the  faithless  sinner  still. 

2  Thou  know'st  the  way  to  bring  me  back, — 
My  fallen  spirit  to  restore; 

O!  lor  thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake, 

Forgive,  and  bid  me  sin  no  more: 
The  ruins  of  mv  soul  repair, 
And  make  my  "heart  a  house  of  prayer. 

3  Ah,  give  me.  Lord,  the  tender  heart, 
That  trembles  at  the'  approach  of  sin; 

A  godjy  fear  of  sin  impart ; 

Iinplaut  and  root  it  deep  within. 
That  1  may  dread  thy  gracious  power, 
And  never  dare  to'  otiend  thee  more. 


518 


HUMILIATION. 


872  s.M. 

Restore  my  peace. 

0  JESUS!  full  of  grace, 
To  tlice  I  make  my  moan : 
I^t  me  again  beliokl  thv  face- 
Call  home  thy  banislvd  one. 

2  Again  my  pardon  seal, 
Again  my  soul  restore, 

And  freelv  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  bid  mc  sin  no  more. 

3  Wilt  thou  not  bid  me  rise  ? 
Speak,  and  my  soul  shall  live  ; 

Forgive,— mv  gasping  spirit  cries, — 
Abunduntfy  forgive. 

4  Thine  utmost  mercy  show ; 
Say  to  my  drooping  bouI,— 

Inpeacc  and  full  assurance  go  ; 
Thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole. 

873  CM. 

Loss  offrst  love. 

OTIIAT  I  were  as  heretofore, 
■\Vhen,  warm  in  my  first  love, 

1  only  lived  my  God  to'  adore, 
And  seek  the  things  above. 

2  Upon  my  head  his  candle  shono, 
And,  lavish  of  his  grace. 

With  cords  of  love  he  drew  me  on, 

And  half  uuvoil'd  Ins  face. 
u  Far,  far  above  all  earthly  things 

Triumphantly  I  rode; 
I  soar'd  to  hcaVen  on  eagles'  wings, 

And  found,  and  talk'd  with  God. 
4  Where  am  I  now  ?  from  wluit  a  height 

Of  happiness  cast  down  ! 
The  glory  sjvullow'd  up  in  night, 

And  faded  is  the  crown. 


520  HUMILIATION. 

2  For  mv  selfishness  tind  pride 
Thou  hast  withdrawn  thy  grace ; 

I>efl  me  long  to  wander  wi'de, 

An  outcast  from  thy  face; 
But  I  now  my  sins  confess, 

And  mercy,  mercv,  I  implore ; 
Love  me  freely,  seal  my  peace, 

And  bid  mc  sin  no  more. 

3  Sin's  deoeitfulness  hath  spread 
A  hardness  o'er  my  heart ; 

liut  if  thou  thv  Spirit  shed, 

The  stony  shall  depart : 
Shed  thy  love,  thv  tenderness, 

And  let  mc  feef  thy  sf)rt'ning  power; 
Love  me  freely,  seal  my  j>eacc. 

And  bid  me  sin  no  more. 

S  7  G  Cd  p.  M.  4  r.3  &  2  Ss. 

S^^i-ing  restoration. 

WUT.RE  is  the  Saviour  now. 
Whose  smiles  I  oucc  pos&ess'd  ? 
Till  he  return,  I  bow, 

By  heavv  grief  oppress'd  : 
My  days  of  hai)piness  arc  gone. 
And  I  am  left  to  weep  alone. 

2  Where  can  the  mourner  go, 
And  tell  his  tale  of  trrief? 

Ah,  who  can  soothe  his  wo, 
.\h,  who  can  give  relief? 
l-Iurth  caiuiot  heal  tlie  wounded  breodt, 
Or  give  the  troubled  conscience  rest. 

3  Jesus,  thy  smiles  impart; 
Mv  gracious  Ixjrd,  return. 

Bind  un  my  broken  heart, 
And  bid  mc  cease  to  mourn : 
Tiien  shall  this  night  of  sorrow  flee, 
And  i)cace  and  heaven  be  found  m  thee. 


BACKSLIDINGS  LAMENTED.     521 

877  lOth  p.  M.  8  lines  88. 

Forgiveness  implored. 

HOW  shall  a  lost  sinner  in  pain, 
Kecovcr  his  forfeited  peace  i 
When  brou(T;ht  into  bonda-.'o  again, 

What  hope  of  a  second  release? 
Will  mercy  itself  be  so  kind 

To  spare  a  backslider  like  me  ? 
And  0,  can  I  possibly  find 

Such  plenteous  redemption  in  thee  i 
2  0  Jesus,  of  thee  I  inquire, 

If  still  thou  art  able  to  save, — 
The  brand  to  pluck  out  of  the  fire, 

And  ransom  my  soul  from  the  g>-nve  ? 
The  help  of  thy  Spirit  restore  ; 

0,  show  mo  the  life-giving  blood ; 
And  pardon  a  sinner  once  more, 

And  bring  mc  again  uuto  God. 

878  c.  M. 

Vain  repentances. 

TIMES  without  number  have  I  prayVl,  — 
This  only  once  forgive; 
Kelapsing  when  thy  hand  was  stay'd, 

And  sutier'd  mc  to  live : 
2  Yet  now  the  kingdom  of  thy  peace, 

Lord,  to  my  heart  restore ; 

Forgive  my  vain  repentances. 

And  bid  me  sin  no  more. 

879  Ist  P.  M.  6  lines  8s. 

Resolution  to  return. 

YES,  from  this  instant,  now,  I  will 
To  my  offended  Father  cry ; 
My  base  ingratitude  I  feel; 

Vilest  of  all  thy  children,  I ; 
Not  worthy  to  be  callM  thy  son ; 
Yet  will  I  thee  my  Father  own. 


522  HUMILIATION. 

2  Guide  of  ray  life  hast  thou  not  been. 
And  rescueci  me  from  passion's  power? 

Ten  thousand  times  preserved  from  sin, 

Nor  let  the  greedy  grave  devour  ? 
And  wilt  thou  now  thy  wrath  retain, 
Nor  ever  love  thy  child  again  ? 

3  If  thou  hast  call'd  me  to  return,— 
If  weeping  at  thy  feet  I  fall, — 

The  prodigal  thou' wilt  not  ppum, 

But  i)ity  and  fortrivc  mo  all, 
In  answer  to  my  Jriend  above, — 
In  honour  of  hib  bleeding  love. 

880  s-  M. 

TTu  tMtnderer  retumin(;. 

HOW  oft  this  wretched  heart 
Has  wandcr'd  from  the  Lord; 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughtfl  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word. 

2  Yet  mercy  calls. — Return  ; 
Saviour,  to  thee  I  come  : 

My  vile  ingratitude  1  mourn: 
O  take  the  wand'rcr  home  1 

3  Thy  love,  bo  free,  so  sweet, 
Blest  Saviour,  1  adore  ; 

O,  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

881  s.  M. 

Restored  by  grac*, 

JESUS,  if  thy  free  grace 
Again  hatli  raised  mo  up. 
And  caird  me  still  to  seek  thy  face, 

And  give  me  back  my  hofK?, — 
Tkv  timely  help  atford, 

Thy  loving-kmdncss  show ; 
O  keep  me,  Keep  me,  gracious  Lord, 
And  Bever  let  me  go. 


BACKSLIDINGS  LAMENTED.     523 

2  By  me,  my  Saviour,  stand, 
In  sore  temptation's  hour; 

O  save  me  witli  thine  out-stretch'd  hand, 
And  show  forth  all  thy  power. 

Be  mindful  of  thy  word; 
Sufficient  frrace  bestow ; 

0  keep  me,  keep  me,  gracious  Lord, 
And  never  let  me  go. 

3  Give  me  a  lioly  fear. 
And  fix  it  in  my  heart ; 

That  thus  I  may  from  evil  near 

With  timely  care  depart; 
Be  every  sin  abhorr'd. 

Till  thou  destroy  the  foe; 
O  keep  me,  keep  me,  gracioas  Lord, 

And  never  let  me  go. 

882  s.M. 

Rejoicing  in  ChrisCs  restoring  love. 

0  SPEAK  that  word  again; 
It  cheers  my  drooping  heart: 
How  sweetly  doth  it  soothe  my  pain, 
And  bid  my  fears  deport. 

2  And  dost  thou  deign  to  own 
A  worm  so  vile  as  I? 

And  mav  I  still  approach  thy  throne, 
And  Abba,  Father,  cry? 

3  My  Saviour,  by  his  word. 
Hath  turn'd  my  night  to  day ; 

And  all  those  heavenly  joys  restored, 
Which  I  had  sinn'd  away. 

4  I  wonder  and  adore: 
The  grace  is  all  divine  : 

Lord,  keep  me,  that  I  sin  no  more 
Against  such  love  as  thine. 


524 


883 


UUMIUATION. 


12th  P.  M. 


J  A 
At*. ' 

IKX  ll.ou  I.' 
Let  Ihv  love  i 

And' all  my 
Keep  me. 

Ual  of  ll 


2  To  th< 


i 


-^LE.  527 


I 


DELIVERANCE  FROM  TROUBLE.  527 

2  Omnipotent  Redeemer, 

Our  ransom'd  bouIs  adore  thee  ; 
Our  Saviour  thou,  we  find  it  now, 

And  give  thee  all  the  glory. 
We  sing  thine  arm  unshorten'd, 

Brought  through  our  sore  temptation  : 
With  heart  and  voice  in  tlieo  rejoice, 

The  God  of  our  salvation. 

3  The  world's  and  Satan's  malice, 
Tliou,  Jesus,  hast  confounded ; 

And  by  thy  grace,  with  songs  of  praise, 

Our  "happy  souls  resounded. 
Accepting  our  deliverance, 

We  triumph  in  thy  favour ; 
And  for  che  love  which  now  we  prove, 

Shall  praise  t!iy  name  forever. 

888  Ist  P.  M.  6  ZjVj  8s. 

The  ever-preaent  Saviour. 

JESUS,  to  thee  our  liearts  we  lift. 
Our  nearts  with  love  to  thee  overflow, 
Witli  thanks  for  thy  continued  gift, 

Tliat  ?till  tliy  gracious  Name  we  know; 
Retain  our  sense  of  sin  forgiven, 
And  wait  for  all  our  inward  heaven. 

'2.  What  mighty  troubles  hast  thou  shown 
Thy  feeble,  tempted  foll'wers  here: 

Wo  have  through  fire  and  water  gone ; 
But  saw  thee  on  the  floods  appear, 

And  folt  thee  present  in  the  flame. 

And  shouted  our  Deliv'rer's  name. 

3  Thou  who  hast  kept  us  to  this  hour, 

0  keep  us  faithful  to  the  end ! 
When,  robed  in  majesty  and  power, 

Our  Jesus  shall  from  heaven  descend, 
1 1  is  friends  and  witnesses  to  own, 
And  seat  us  on  his  glorious  throne. 


528  KEJOICING  IN 

889  L.M. 

God,  my  glory  and  my  «7ij>W. 

THE  tempter  to  my  pouI  liath  paid, — 
There  is  no  help' in  God  for  thee; 
]^ord,  lit't  thou  np  tliy  servantV  head ; 

My  glory,  Hhieid,  and  solac*  be. 
2  Thus  to  the  Ix)rd  I  raised  mv  cry; — 

He  heard  nic  from  his  holy  fiill  ;* 
At  his  command  tlie  waves  roll'd  by ; 

Ho  bcckon'd, — and  the  winds  were  etilU 
S  I  laid  me  down  and  slept.— I  woke; 

Thou,  Ix)rd,  my  spirit  didst  stistain; 
Brijrht  from  the  cast  the  morning  broke,-- 

Thy  comforts  rose  on  me  again. 
4  I  will  not  fear,  tliou^li  arm<kl  throngs 

Surround  my  steps  m  all  their  wratii ; 
Salvation  to  the  Ix)rd  belongs; 

His  presence  guards  his  jKjople's  path. 

800  L.  M. 

ITIa  ^erlatiing  arm»  oflovf. 

HOW  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round  I 
Forever  be  thy  Name  adored ; 

1  blush  in  all  things  to  abound; 
Tile  servant  is  above  his  Lord. 

2  Inured  to  poverty  and  pain, 

A  sulf'rinir  life  my  Master  led; 
The  Son  of  God.  the  Son  of  man, 

He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  hca<l. 
r.  Hut  lol  a  iilace  he  hath  prepared 

Kor  me,  whom  watchful  angels  keep ; 
Yea,  he  himself  becomes  my  guard; 

He  smooths  my  bed,  and'gives  me  Bleep. 
4  Jesus  prolecta ;  mv  fears,  begone : 

Wimt  (.-an  the  Rook  of  Agi-s  move? 
Safe  m  thy  anns  1  lay  nic  down, — 

Tliine  everlasting  arms  of  love. 


DELIVERANCE  FROM  TROUBLE.  529 

891  L.  M. 

Continued. —  Confident  eectiriiy. 

WHILE  thou  art  intimately  nigh, 
Who,  who  siiall  violate  my  rest! 
Sin,  earth,  and  hell,  I  now  defy: 
I  lean  upon  my  Saviour's  breast. 

2  I  rest  beneath  the'  Alini^'lity's  shade, 
My  griefs  expire,  my  troubles  eease ; 

Thou,  Lord,  on  whom  my  8oul  is  utay'd, 
Wilt  keep  me  still  in  perfect  peace. 

3  Me  for  thine  own  thou  lov'st  to  take, 
In  time  and  in  eternity; 

Tliou  never,  never  wilt  forsake 
A  helpless  worm  that  trusts  in  thee. 

892  s.  M. 

steadfast  reliance  upon  Vie  promises. 

AWAY,  my  needless  fears, 
And  doubts,  no  lontrer  mine; 
A  ray  of  iicjivenly  lit^ht  appears, — 
A  mes«cnger  divine. 

2  Thrice  comfortable  hope, 

That  calms  n)y  troubled  breast; 
My  Fatiier'rt  hand  prcjiarcs  the  cup, 
And  what  he  wills  is  best. 

3  If  what  I  wish  is  good. 
And  8uita  the  will  divine, — 

By  earth  and  hell  in  vain  withstood^ 
I  know  it  shall  be  mine. 

4  Still  let  them  counsel  take 
To  frustrate  his  decree  \ 

They  cannot  keep  a  blessing  back, 
By  Heaven  designed  for  me. 

5  Here  then  I  doubt  no  more. 
But  in  his  pleasure  rest ; 

Whose  wisdom,  love,  and  truth,  and  power, 
Engage  to  umke  me  blest. 

ai 


530  EEJOICING  IX 

893  CM. 

Grateful  praise  for  delivering  mercy. 

OTIIOU,  who,  when  we  did  complain, 
Didst  all  our  griefs  remove ; 
0  Saviour,  do  not  now  disdain 
Our  humble  praise  and  love. 

2  Since  thou  a  pitying  ear  didst  give, 
And  hear  us  wlien  we  pray'd, 

"We'll  call  upon  tliee  while  wo  live, 
And  never  doubt  thy  aid. 

3  Palo  death,  with  all  his  ghastly  train. 
Our  souls  cncoiiij)ass'd  round; 

Aniruish,  and  fear,  and  dread,  and  pain, 
On  every  side  wo  found. 

4  To  thee,  0  Lord  of  life,  wo  pray'd, 
And  did  for  succour  Hee  : 

O  save, — in  our  distress  wo  said, — 
The  souls  that  trust  in  thee. 

5  How  good  thou  art !  how  large  thy  grace 
How  ready  to  forgive  1 

Thy  mercies  crown  our  fleeting  days ; 
And  by  thy  love  we  live. 

6  Our  eyes  no  longer  drown'd  in  tears, 
Our  feet  from  falling  free; 

RedeemM  from  death  and  guilty  fears, 
0  Lord,  we'll  live  to  thee. 

894  s.  M. 

AU  things  in  Christ. 

THOU  very-present  aid 
In  sutf 'ring  and  distress: 
The  mind  which  still  on  theo  is  stay'd. 

Is  kept  in  perfect  peace. 
2  The  soul  bv  faith  reclined 
On  the  Redeemer's  breast, 
'Mid  raging  storms,  cxnlts  to  find 
An  everlasting  rest. 


DELIVEEANCE  FEOM  TEOUBLE.  531 

3  Sorrow  and  fear  are  gone, 
"Whene'er  thy  face  appears ; 

It  stills  the  signing  orphan's  moan, 
And  dries  the  widow's  tears. 

4  It  hallows  every  cross ; 
It  sweetly  comforts  me ; 

Makes  me  forget  my  every  loss, 
And  find  my  all  in  thee. 

5  Jesus,  to  whom  I  flj. 
Doth  all  my  wishes  fill; 

What  though  created  streams  are  dry  I 
I  have  the  fountain  still. 

6  Stripp'd  of  each  earthly  friend, 
I  find  them  all  in  one : 

And  peace  and  joy  which  never  end, 
And  heaven,  in  Christ,  begun. 

895  s.  M. 

Afflictions  'blessed. 

HOW  tender  is  thy  hand, 
0  thou  most  gracious  Lord  ! 
Atttictions  came  at  thy  command. 
And  left  us  at  thy  word. 

2  How  gentle  was  the  rod 
That  cliasten'd  us  for  sin ! 

How  soon  we  found  a  smiling  God 
Where  deep  distress  had  been! 

3  A  Father's  hand  we  felt, 
A  Father's  love  we  knew: 

'Mid  tears  of  penitence  we  knelt, 
And  found  nis  promise  true. 

4  Now  will  we  bless  the  Lord, 
And  in  his  strength  confide : 

Jehovah  ever  be  adored. 
There  is  no  God  beside. 


532  REJOICING. 

896  CM. 

The  beiiffit  ofafflktioTU 

LORD,  wlien  to  thee  my  f«inkmg  bouI 
Did  in  afflic-tiou  fly  ;  ' 
Thy  mcroy  <liJ  my  gnct«  control, 
Ami  all  my  wunts  supply. 

2  How  ofl,  wlien  (lark  misfortime's  band 
Arouiul  their  victim  hitoo«l, 

The  Hceming  ill,  at  thy  command, 
lljith  changed  to  real  good ! 

3  The  tcmjKjst  that  obsciircd  tho  sky 
lluth  net  my  spirit  free 

From  earthly  care  and  sensual  ioy, 
And  turn'd  my  thoughts  to  thee. 

4  Afllietion's  bliu»t  hath  mode  mc  learn 
To  feel  for  others'  wo  ; 

And  humblv  Keek,  with  deep  coneen), 
My  own  defect.s  to  know. 

5  Then  rngc,  ye  stonns  ;  yc  billows,  roar ; 
My  heart  defies  your  shock  : 

Yo  make  me  cling  to  (i<xl  the  more, — 
To  God,  my  Bhclt'riug  ro<.k. 

897  c.  M. 

Delivrring  grace  celebrated. 

TORD,  thou  ha.st  heard  thy  servants  cry, 
J  And  rescued  from  the  grave; 
>nw  shall  we  live — for  none  can  die 
Whom  God  delights  to  save. 

2  Thv  praise,  more  constant  than  before. 
Shall  fill  our  duily  breath ; 

Thv  hand,  that  hath  cha.«itiscd  us  sore, 
r)et'ends  us  still  from  death. 

3  Here,  with  the'  a<»scmbly  of  thy  sainte, 
Our  cheerful  voice  we  niisc ; 

Here  wc  have  told  thee  our  complainte, 
And  here  wc  speak  thy  prai>c. 


REJOICING: 


COMMUNION    WITH    GOD. 

898  CM. 

Fraise-a  to  the  incarnate  Son, 

OFOR  a  thoujiand  seraph  tongues 
To  bless  the'  incarnate  Word ! 
O  for  a  thousand  thankful  songs 
In  honour  of  my  Lord  I 

2  Come,  tune  afresh  your  golden  lyres. 
Ye  angels  round  the  throne: 

Ye  saints,  in  all  your  sacred  cnoirs, 
Adore  the'  eternal  Sou. 


899  3d  P.  M.  4  6a  &  2  8a. 

liejoice  evermore,  and  in  eteryVdng  give  thank*. 

RP: JOICE,  the  Lord  is  King ; 
Your  Lord  and  King  adore; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  litl  up  your  voice ; 
Kejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

2  Jesus,  the  Saviour,  reigns, 
The  God  of  truth  and  love  ; 

When  he  had  purged  our  stains, 
He  took  his  seat  above ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  litl  up  your  voice  ; 
Eejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

3  Ilis  kingdom  cannot  fail, — 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given  ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  litl  up  your  voice ; 
Kejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 


i 


^«'.> 


534 


EEJOICING  IN 


4  He  sits  at  God's  right  baud 
Till  all  hi»  foes  submit, 

And  bow  to  his  command, 
And  fall  beneath  his  feet ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  litl  up  your  voice; 
Kejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

5  lie  all  liis  foes  shall  quell, 
And  all  our  sins  destroy ; 

Let  every  bosom  swell 
"With  pure  seraphic  joy ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Kejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

6  Rejoice  in  elorions  hope, 
Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come, 

And  take  his  servants  up 
To  their  eternal  home ; 
We  soon  shall  hear  the'  archangeVs  voice; 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,— Rejoice ! 

900  s.  M. 

Glory  begun  helow. 

COME,  yo  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known  : 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accora, 

"While  ye  surround  his  throne. 
Let  those*  refuse  to  sing 

Who  never  knew  our  God, 
But  servants  of  the  heavenly  King 

Alay  speak  their  joys  abroad. 
2  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

Tliat  all  the  earth  surveys. 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 

And  calms  the  roaring  seaa; 
This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  Love ; 
He  will  send  down  his  heavenly  powers, 

To  carry  us  above. 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.         535 

3  There  we  shall  see  his  face, 
Asd  never,  uever  siu ; 

Tliere,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 

Drink  endless  pleasures  iu: 
Yea,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state. 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 

Should  constant  joys  create. 

4  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below : 

Celestial  fruit  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow  : 

Then  let  our  songs  abound. 
And  everv  tear  be  dry : 

We're  niarcliin^  through  Immanuel's  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


901  9th  P.  M.  87,  87,  87,  e 

nUherto  Juiih  tJie  Lord  helped  us. 

COME,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace : 
Streams  of  mercy,  uever  ceasing. 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 
Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  : 
Praise  the  mount — I'm  fix'd  upon  it; 
Mount  of  thy  redeeming  love ! 

2  Here  I'll  raise  mine  Ebenezer ; 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come  ; 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wand' ring  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 


534  REJOICING  IN 

4  lie  sits  at  God's  rifflit  hand 
Till  all  his  foc-s  submit, 

And  bow  to  his  command, 
And  fall  beneath  his  feet ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Kejoice,  again  1  say,  rejoice. 

5  Ho  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 
And  all  our  sins  destroy ; 

Let  every  bosom  swell 
"With  pure  sernphic  joy; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Kejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

6  Rejoice  in  clorious  hope, 
Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come, 

And  take  his  servants  up 
To  their  etenial  home; 
We  soon  shall  hear  the'  archnngeVs  voice; 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,— Rejoice  ! 


000  s.  M. 

Glory  begun  below. 

COME,  yo  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known  • 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord. 

While  ye  surround  his  throne. 
Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

Who  never  knew  our  God, 
But  servants  of  the  heavenly  King 

May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 
2  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

That  all  the  earth  surveys, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 

And  calms  the  roaring  scaa ; 
This  awful  God  is  ours. 

Our  Father  and  our  Love ; 
He  will  send  down  his  heavenly  powers, 

To  carry  us  above. 


COMMUNION  WITH  (KH). 


537 


S  In  (lurk('Ht  hIiiuIhh,  il'  llion  ii|)|((>iir, 

My  (lu\viiii»j(  Ih  Iti'LTim- 
Tlioii  art  iriy  noiil'rt  lui)^lil  inoriiinff  utiir, 

And  tlioii  my  rising  hiui. 

8  Tho  (iiicnin^f  li(>iiv<>nw  nrounj  ino  aUino 

Willi  hfiiniH  ol"  HU(iro<l  Mihh, 
ir.lnsiiH  nlu)\vn  hirt  niorry  uiino, 

An<l  wliiHpoi'H  I  uni  Win. 

4   My  Houl  would  h^nvo  tliiw  honvy  cluy 
Al.  Ilial  tiiuiHiM.rliiiK  word, 


lltl    ll|)    wi 


ty  tlid  Hliiniiij;  wiiy. 


'To  H('(<  iiuil  pruisd  my  Lord. 

r»  K««arI(SHH  of  ludl  and  jfliantly  dnitli, 
I'd  lin.ak  tliroii^li  «v«iry  1Vm>  : 

'Vh^^  win^H  of  lovd  and  arniH  ol  t'uitli 
Would  l)t'ar  mo  comiu'ror  tlvrougli. 


!M)1  R.  M. 

(Irrnttng  and  rcdArming  Uifn'. 

I.lA'rilKIi,  in  wliom  wo  livo, 
In  wliom  wo  »ro,  and  movo, 
'i'lio  Kl'"y»  |>f>w<ir,  and  pruiHO  rocclvo 

Of  thy  cn-atinff  lovo. 
ii   liOt  all  tlin  ani^cl  tlirou)^^ 

(liv(^  lliaiiUrt  to  0<xl  on  liijfli, 
Whilo  tiartli  rcpt-atH  tim  joyful  nonp, 

And  ui'lioi'H  llirouf^li  tlio  v>^y. 
.1   Ini'arnatti  lJ«'ity, 

\,v\.  all  till'  raiiHoiuM  raoci 
Kcndtir  in  tliankn  tlioir  Iivne4  to  theo, 

Kor  tliy  njdoomin^  jfraco. 

\  Tlio  (;nu'o  to  HiiuuTu  hIiowM, 
Y(i  licavonly  clioirrt  proclaim, 

And  cry,  -  Salvation  to  our  (iod, 
Halvation  to  tlio  Lumb  I 


536  REJOICING  IN 

3  O  I  to  grace  how  ^reat  a  debtor 

Daily  I'id  constram'd  to  be  ! 
Let  thv  goo«lne8t«,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandViii^  heart  to  thco: 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it — 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love : 
Ilere'a  u»y  heart,  O  take  and  Benl  it; 

Seal  it  for  thy  oourta  above. 

002  c.  M. 

W,ilHn{;  vfUA  God. 

TAT.K  with  U!*,  Ixjid,  thysvlf  reveal, 
While  hen-  o'er  earth  wo  rove; 
SjM'ak  to  our  l>eartH,  and  let  us  feel 

The  kindling'  of  thy  love. 
2  With  thee  convt-rsinp,  we  forget 

All  time,  an<l  toil,  and  care: 
Ijibour  is  rest,  and  jmin  is  sweet. 

If  thou,  my  Ciod,  art  here. 
8  Here  tlien,  mv  God,  vouchsafe  to  stay, 

And  bid  my  )»eart  rejoice ; 
My  bounding'  heart  shall  own  thy  sway, 

And  eclio  to  thy  voice. 
A  Thou  callcst  me  to  seek  thy  face ; — 

'TLs  all  1  wish  to  seek ; 
To'  attend  tl»c  whispers  of  thy  grace, 

And  licar  thc«  inly  six;ak. 
5  Ixjt  this  mv  every  hour  employ, 

Till  I  thy  gk>rv  see ; 
Enter  into  my  Master's  jor, 

And  find  my  heaven  m  thoe. 

903  CM. 

Triumphant  )€>\/. 

MY  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
Tlie  life  of  mv  deliifhta. 
The  glorj-  of  my  Grightcst  days. 
And  comfort  of  my  night**:  — 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.        539 

907  lOth  p.  M.  8  ^i/jtv?  83. 

AU-wffioiency  ofje^us. 

HO"W  tedious  and  tasteless  the  liours 
When  Jesus  no  long'er  I  sec  ! 
Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  and  sweet  flowers, 

Have  all  lost  their  sweetness  to  me ; — 
Tlie  midsuniuier  sun  shines  but  dim, 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay ; 
But  wlien  I  am  happy  in  Ilim, 
December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  Name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 
And  sweeter  than  nnisic  his  voice  ; 

His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 
And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice ; 

I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 
Have  nothing  to  wisli  or  to  fear ; 

No  mortal  so  ha])pv  as  I, — 
My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 
My  all  to  liis  pleasure  resigu'd, 

No  chantres  of  sea.^on  or  place 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind: 

While  blest  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 
A  palace  a  toy  would  appear; 

And  prisons  would  palaces  prove. 
If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

4  My  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 
If  thou  art  my  sun  and  ray  song. 

Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine  \ 
And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  ? 

0  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky; 
Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore; 

Or  take  me  to  thee  up  on  high, 
Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 


540  REJOICING  IN 

908  c.  M. 

God  my  alUtnifflci^nt  portion. 

MY  God,  mv  portion,  and  mv  love, 
My  evcrkstinp  All, 
I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 

Or  on  this  eartldy  ball. 
2  "What  oniftty  things  arc  all  tlie  Bkic?, 

And  this  inferior  elod  I 
There's  uothinjr  here  deservcn  my  joy?, 

There's  nothing  like  my  God. 
8  To  thee  I  owe  my  wealth,  and  friendt«, 

And  health,  and  safV  alnKle: 
Thanks  to  thy  Name  for  meaner  thingj*; 

But  they  arc  not  my  God. 

4  How  vain  a  toy  is  glitt'ring  wealth, 
If  oni-e  comjHircd  to  thee; 

Or  what'?  my  safety,  or  my  health, 
Or  all  ray  friends  to  me  \ 

5  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 
And  call'd  tho  stars  my  own. 

Without  thy  ^rraces  and  thyself, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone. 

6  Ix^t  others  stretch  their  arms  like  B«aa, 
And  gra.««p  in  all  the  shore; 

Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  grace, 
Au'l  1  desire  no  more. 

909  s.  M. 

Ileaven  vpon  earih. 

MY  Go«l,  mv  life,  mv  love, 
To  thee,  to  thee  l'  call : 

1  oannot  live  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  Thv  shining  grace  can  cheer 
This  dungeon  where  I  dwell: 

'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  hero; 
If  thou  depart,  'tis  hell. 


COMMUNION  -WITH  GOD.        541 

8  The  smilinfrs  of  thy  face, 

How  amiable  they  are  ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  rest  in  thine  embrace, 

And  nowhere  else  but  there. 

4  To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 
The  angels  owe  their  blii^s  : 

They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne. 
And  dwell  where  Je.-^ua  is. 

5  Not  all  the  harps  above 
Can  make  a  heavenly  {>lace, 

If  God  his  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  his  face. 

6  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 
Can  one  delight  afford, 

Nor  yield  one  drop  of  real  joy, 
without  thy  presence.  Lord. 

7  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 
"Where  all  my  pleasures  roll: 

The  circle  where  my  passions  move, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 


910  CM. 

The  rapture  of  love. 

O'TIS  delight  withoiit  alloy, 
Jesus,  to  hear  thy  name: 
My  spirit  leaps  with  inward  joy; 
I  fuel  the  saered  flame. 

2  My  passions  hold  a  pleasing  reign, 
When  love  inspires  my  breast, — 

Love,  the  divinest  of  the  train, 
The  sov'reigu  of  the  rest. 

8  This  is  the  grace  must  live  and  sing, 
When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease. 

And  sound  from  everv  joyful  string 
Through  all  the  realms  'of  bliss. 


542  REJOICING  IN 

4  Swift  I  ascend  the  heavenly  place, 
And  hasten  to  mv  home  ; 

I  leap  to  meet  thv  kind  embrace  : 
I  come,  0  Lord,  1  conic. 

5  Sink  down,  ye  separating  hills ; 
Let  sin  and  death  remove ; 

'Tis  love  that  drives  mv  chariot  wheels, 
And  death  must  yicll  to  love. 


0  1  1  4th  r.  M.  886,  8S0. 

Alwavt  rfjoicing. 

HOW  happy,  (fracious  L<jrd  1  are  we, 
Divindy'drawn  to  follow  theo, 
Whose  hounj  divided  are 
Bt•t\^•^xt  the  mount  and  midtitude: 
Our  day  is  spent  in  doiji^:  ^'(xkI, 
Our  night  ni  jtraise  and  prayer. 

2  With  ns  no  melancholy  void. 
No  moment  lingers  uncmploy'd. 

Or  unimproved  Ik-Iow  : 
(>ur  wearinesij  of  life  is  gone. 
Who  live  to  serve  our  Ood  alone, 

And  only  thee  to  know. 

8  The  winter's  night,  and  summer's  day^ 
(Jli.lc  imperceptibly  away, — 

Too  short  to  hing  thy  praise ; 
Too  few  we  find  tlic  hupry  hours. 
And  ha«>te  to  join  those  ncaveuly  powcra 

In  cvcrla»tilig  lays. 

4  With  all  who  chant  thy  name  on  high. 
And,  II.->!y.  lioly,  holy,  cr>', 

(A  bi"    '       '  .iiious  tlirongl) 

Wc  loi  ^  t'>  repeat, 

And  ce:  :  around  thy  seat 

The  Ucw  tUrual  song. 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.        543 

912  s.M. 

^^  Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord  forever.''^ 

THOU,  Lord,  art  God  alone : 
Those  countless  worlds  of  thine, 
Those  heavens  and  heavenly  spirits,  own 

Thy  majesty  divine. 
2  Earth  is  thy  footstool  made, 

Great  universal  Lord  ; 
And  all  things  are  in  being  stay'd 

By  thy  preserving  word. 
8  At  thy  command  wo  rise, 

Tliy  gracious  Name  to  bless ; 
And  thee,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  skies, 

We  joyfully  confess. 
4  Our  joy,  to  sing  of  thee ; 

To  triumph  in  thv  love ; 
And  tills,  transporting  thought,  shall  be 

Our  endless  work  above. 

913  s.M. 

DeligJit  in  God. 

LORD  !  I  delight  in  thee. 
And  on  thy  care  depend ; 
To  thee  in  every  trouble  flee. 
My  best,  my  only  Friend. 

2  When  nature's  streams  are  dried, 
Thy  fulness  is  the  same ; 

With  this  will  I  be  satisfied. 
And  glory  in  thy  Name. 

3  Who  made  my  heaven  secure. 
Will  here  all  good  provide : 

While  Christ  is  rich,  can  I  be  poor? 
What  can  I  want  beside  \ 

4  I  cast  my  care  on  thee ! 
I  triumpli  and  adore  : 

Heucefortli  my  great  concern  shall  be 
To  love  and  please  thee  more. 


644  RE.TOICING  IN 

914  Bth  P.  M.  S7,  87,  47. 

UalUlujah. 

OTnOU  God  of  my  salvation, 
Mv  Redeemer  from  all  sin  : 
Movetl  by  thv  divine  compassion, 
Who  liiaj»t  (litil  my  heart  to  win, 

I  will  pruise  thee: 
Where  shall  I  thy  praise  bepin  \ 

2  Thonjjh  nnscen,  I  love  the  Saviour; 
He  hath  brought  Milvation  near; 

ManifestH  his  imnrninsr  lavour; 
And  when  Jesuw  doth  appear, 

Soul  and  body 
Shall  his  j^jlurious  imafic  boor. 

3  While  the  an^l  cbr'irK  are  crying, — 
(}li)ry  to  the  trreot  I  AM. 

I  with  thfin  will  htill  Im.'  v\itijf — 
Glor\-  I  plory  to  the  luimb  I 

(>  how  precious 
la  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name  ! 

4  Anpelf*  now  are  liov'rincr  roun<l  ub, 
Unnerceived  onud  the  tiiromr; 

Wond'rintr  at  tl»e  love  that  crown'd  ns, 
Glad  to  join  the  holy  song: 

Ilallelujoli, 
Love  and  ])ruiM  to  Clirist  belong ! 

915  21st  P.  M.  r>f5,  84,  66,  84. 

Triumphant  tnttt  in  God, 

MY  Shei>hcr«rs  nujrhty  ai<l. 
His  dear  redeeming  love, 
Ui.^  all-protecting  jowcr  disjilayM, 

1  juy  to  ]>rove. 
Led  onward  by  my  guide, 

I  view  the  vcrtlant  wepe. 
Where  limpiii  waters  gently  glid« 
Through  j^nxsture.s  grecu.' 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.        545 

2  In  error's  maze  my  sonl 
Shall  wander  now  no  more ; 

His  Spirit  shall,  with  sweet  control, 

The  lost  restore  : 
My  willing  steps  shall  lead 

In  paths  of  righteousness ; 
His  power  defend ;  his  bounty  feed ; 

His  mercy  bless. 

3  Affliction's  deepest  gloom 
Shall  but  his  love  display ; 

He  will  the  vale  of  death  illume 

With  living  ray. 
My  failing  flesh  his  rod 

Shall  tliankfully  adore; 
My  heart  shall  vmdicate  my  God 

For  evermore. 

4  His  goodness  ever  nigh, 
His  mercy  ever  free. 

Shall  while  I  live,  shall  when  I  die, 

Still  follow  me. 
Forever  sliall  my  soul 

His  boundless  blessings  vrove ; 
And  while  eternal  ages  roll, 

Adore  and  love. 


OIG  loth  r.  M.  8  ;i«e«  ss. 

Longing/or  still  closer  communion. 

THOU  Shepherd  of  Israel,  and  nunc, 
The  joy  and  desire  of  my  heart, 
For  closer' communion  I  pine; 

I  long  to  reside  where  thou  art : 
The  pasture  I  languish  to  find, 

Where  all,  who  their  Shepherd  obey, 
Are  fed,  on  thy  bosom  reclined, 
And  screen'd  from  the  heat  of  the  day. 


5-^6  EEJOICING  IN 

2  Tis  there,  with  the  lambs  of  tliy  flock, 

There  only,  1  covet  to  rest; 
To  lie  at  the  loot  of  the  rock. 

Or  rise  to  be  hid  in  thy  breast: 
'Tis  there  I  would  always  abide, 

And  never  a  moment  dej 'art, — 
Conceal'd  iu  the  cleft  of  thy  side, 

Eternally  held  in  thy  heart. 


017  l8t  P.  li.  C  li/i^  Ss. 

Jif*tt*  aU  and  in  all. 

TnOU  hifldon  Houroe  of  calm  repose, 
Thou  nli-huflicicnt  Love  divine, 
My  help  uiul  refucc  from  n)y  foe.-*, 

Secure  I  am  whilf  thou  art  mine  : 
An<l  lo  I  from  sin,  and  jrrief.  and  lihainc, 

1  hide  me,  Jesus,  in  thy  name. 

2  Tliy  tniK'hty  name  salvation  is, 
And  keeps' my  hapny  soul  above: 

Comfort  it  orincs,  and  power,  and  i>c«co, 

And  joy,  an<l  evcrljistiuj;  luvo  : 
To  me,  with  thy  jjrcat  name,  are  given 
Pardon,  and  holuicss,  and  heaven. 

8  Jesns,  m.v  all  in  all  thon  art; 

My  rest  in  toil,  \\\y  ea**o  in  pain; 
Tlio  med'ciue  of  my  broken  heart ; 

In  war,  my  peace ;  in  loss,  mv  jfuin ; 
My  8milc  beneath  the  tyrant's  trown  ; 
In  shame,  my  glory  anil  my  crown: 

4  In  want,  my  plentiful  pupply ; 

In  weakness,  mv  almighty  power; 
In  lx»nds,  mv  j>ertect  liberty ; 

My  li^'ht,  in  Satan*8  darkest  hoar; 
In  frriet,  mv  jov  unsj>cakablc: 
My  life  iu  deatli,  my  all  in  all. 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.       547 

918  L.M. 

My  lieart  is  fixed;  0  Ood,  my  lieart  is  fixed. 

MY  lieart  is  fix' J  ou  tliee,  my  God; 
I  rest  my  liope  on  thco  alone ; 
I'll  spread  tliy  pucrcd  truths  abroad, — 
To  all  mankind  thy  love  make  known. 

2  Awake,  my  tongue ;  awake,  my  lyre ; 
With  morinn;,''d  earliest  dawn  arise ; 

To  80n<js  of  joy  my  soul  inspire, 
And  swell  your  music  to  tlie  skies. 

3  With  those  who  in  thy  grace  abound, 
To  thee  I'll  raise  my  thankful  voice ; 

Till  every  land,  the  earth  around, 
Shall  hear,  and  in  thy  Name  rejoice. 

4  Eternal  God,  celestial  Kin?, 
Exalted  be  thy  glorious  Name; 

Let  hosts  in  heaven  thy  praises  sing, 
And  saints  on  earth  thy  love  proclaim. 

919  CM. 

Ceaseless  praise. 

THE  glorious  armies  of  the  sky 
To  thee,  almighty  King, 
Triumplumt  anthems  consecrate, 
And  hallelujahs  sing. 

2  But  still  their  most  exalted  flights 
Full  vastly  short  of  thee  ; 

How  distant  then  must  human  praise 
From  thy  perfections  be. 

3  Yet  how,  my  God,  shall  I  refrain, 
When,  to  my  ravish'd  sense. 

Each  creature  everywhere  around 
Displays  thy  excellence? 

4  Thy  num'rous  works  exalt  thee,  Lord, 
Nor  will  I  silent  be; 

0  rather  let  me  cease  to  breathe. 
Than  cease  from  praising  thee. 


548  REJOICING  IN 

920  25th  p.  M.  77,  S7,  77,  87. 

Joining;  ihe  angelic  hosts  in  praOtet. 

JESUS,  take  nil  the  glory : 
Thy  meritorious  passion 
The  pardon  bought,  thy  mercy  brought 

To  us  the  great  salvation. 
Thco  gladly  we  acknowledge 

Our  only  Lord  and  Saviour, 
Thv  name  confess,  thy  goodness  bloss. 

And  triumph  in  thy  favour. 
2  With  angels  and  archangels, 

We  prostrate  fall  before  thee; 
Again  wc  raise  our  souls  in  praise, 

And  thankfully  adore  tliee. 
Honour,  and  {wiwer,  and  blessing, 

To  thee  be  ever  given, 
By  all  who  know  thy  love  l>elow. 

And  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

921  CM. 

Pfrpetual  prai^. 

YF,S,  I  will  bless  thee,  O  mv  God, 
Through  all  my  fleeting  ilays; 
And  to  eternity  prolong 

Thy  vast,  thy  boundless  praise. 
2  Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honours  of  my  Gotl ; 
My  life,  with  all  its  'active  powers. 

Shall  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 
8  Nor  will  I  cca<»e  thy  praise  to  sing, 

When  death  shall  close  mine  eyes; 
My  thoughts  shall  then  to  nobler  heights 

And  sweeter  raptures  rise. 
4  Then  shall  mv  lins,  in  endless  praise, 

Their  grateful  tribute  imy; 
Tlie  theme  demands  an  angel's  tongue, 

And  au  eternal  day. 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.        549 

922  IGth  p.  M.  11  12,  11  12. 

The  foretaste  of  endless  bliss. 

MY  God,  I  am  thine  ;  wliat  a  comfort  divine, 
What  a  blessing,  to  know  that  my  Jesus  is 
mine ! 
In  the  heavenly  Lamb,  thrico  happy  I  am  ; 
And  my  heart  doth  rejoice  ut  the  sound  of  liis 
name. 

2  True  pleasures  abound  in  the  rapturous  sound, 
And  whoever  hath  found  it,  hath  paradise  found ; 
My  Redeemer  to  know,  to  feel  his  blood  flow, 
This  is  life  everlasting — 'tis  heaven  below. 

3  Yet  onwavd  I  haste  to  the  lieavenly  feast ; 
Tliat  indeed  is  the  fulness,  but  this  is  the  taste; 
And  this  I  shall  prove,  till  with  joy  I  remove 
To  the  heaven  oi  heavens  in  Jesus's  lovo. 

923  2d  P.  M.  6  Zm^5  8fl. 

Ererla^iing  praises. 

I'LL  praise  my  Alakcr  while  I've  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers ; 
My  days  of  jiraise  sliall  ne'er  bo  past, 
"W'hile'life,  and  thouglit,  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hones  rely 
On  Israel's  God ;  he  made  tlie  sky. 

And  earth,  and  Beas,  with  all  tlieir  train ; 
His  truth  forever  stands  secure ; 
lie  saves  the'  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor, 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  The  Lord  pours  eyesight  on  the  blind ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  fainting  mind; 

He  sends  tne  laboring  conscience  peace; 
He  helps  the  stranger  m  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  pris'ner  sweet  release. 


550  KEJOICING. 

'.  I'll  praise  him  while  ho  lends  me  breath, 
Aiui  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

I'ruise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers; 
Mv  days  of  praise  shall  "ne'er  be  past, 
W'hile'life,  and  thouL'ht,  and  bcmg  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 


!)24  L.M. 

God't  praUf»  crcfcn  fttmiiy. 

GOT)  of  my  life,  thron>,'h  all  my  days 
My  grateful  powers  hhall  sound  tiiy  praise 
My  song  shall  wake  with  ojiening  light, 
And  cheer  the  dark  and  silent  night. 

J  "Wlien  anxious  cares  would  break  my  reft, 
And  griefs  would  tear  my  throbbing  breast, 
Thy  tuneful  i>raises,  raised  on  liigh, 
^liall  check  tac  munimr  and  the  sigh. 

.  "When  death  o'er  nature  shall  rrevail, 
And  all  the  j^owcrs  of  lancuoge  mil, 
.loy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break, 
And  mean  tlie  thanks  I  cannot  speak. 

4  But  O,  when  that  lfl.st  conflict's  o'er, 
And  I  am  ehain'd  to  e^rth  no  more, 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 
To  join  the  music  of  the  skies  ! 

•  I  Soon  shall  I  learn  the'  exalted  strains 
Which  echo  through  the  lieavenly  plains; 
And  emulate,  with  joy  unknown, 
The  glowing  serapha  round  the  throne. 

■    The  cheerfid  tribute  will  I  give. 
Long  as  a  deathless  soid  shall  live: 
A  work  so  sweet,  a  theme  so  high. 
Demands  and  crowns  etcruitv. 


r.EJOICOG: 

IN 

PROSPECT    OF    HEAVEN. 

925  4th  p.  M.  886,  886. 

Bliss-inspiring  hope. 

COME  on,  my  partners  in  distress, 
My  comrades  through  the  wilderness, 
Who  still  your  bodies  feel : 
Awhile  forget  your  griefs  and  fears, 
And  look  beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 
To  that  celestial  hill. 

2  Beyond  the  bounds  of  time  and  space, 
Look  forward  to  that  heavenly  place, 

The  saints'  secure  abode; 
On  faith's  strong  eagle  pinions  rise, 
And  force  your  passage  to  the  skies, 

And  scale  the  mount  of  God. 

3  Who  puffer  with  our  Master  here, 
We  shall  before  his  face  appear, 

And  by  his  side  sit  down ; 
To  mtient  faith  the  prize  is  sure ; 
And  all  tliat  to  the  end  endure 

The  cross,  shall  wear  the  crown. 

4  Thrice  blesseil,  bliss-inspiring  hopel 
It  litts  the  fainting  spirits  up ; 

It  brings  to  life  the  dead: 
Our  conflicts  here  shall  soon  be  past. 
And  you  and  1  ascend  at  last, 

Tri'umplumt  with  our  Head. 

5  That  great  mysterious  Deitv, 
We  soon  with  open  face  shall  see ; 

The  beatific  sight 
Shall  fill  the  heavenly  courts  with  praise, 
And  wide  diffuse  the  golden  blaze 

Of  everlastmg  light. 


552  liEJOlCING  IX 

920  CM. 

Tilt  full  as^urancf  ofhopt. 

HOW  Imppy  every  clnlil  of  ijraoe, 
Who  known  his  sius  forffivonl 
Tliis  earlli,  lie  cries,  is  not  my  place ; 

I  Hcck  my  place  i'l  heaven : 
A  country  far  from  mortal  sifht, 

Yet,  O,'  bv  faith  I  see ; 
Tlie  land  or  rent,  tlio  naints'  delight,— 
Tlie  heaven  prci>urod  for  mc. 

2  O  what  a  blci«»cd  hope  \&  onrn  I 

While  !  '  • "^M  wo  wtay, 

Wo  Uion  lO  hcuvculy  powern, 

kw\  nv  \•^^• : 

We  ; 

(' 
An  i  _  ,  here 

Our  cortlicti  \cwui»  lili'd. 

Z  O  would  ho  more  of  heaven  bcatow ! 

And  when  the  vis.«.cOs  hnak, 
I^t  our  triumphant  s)'irit.-*  go 

To  pnwp  the  <Jo<l  wc  seik : 
In  rapturous  awe  on  Him  to  jja/'', 

Who  Ixiuvrht  the  siirhl  for  me; 
And  shout  and  wonder  at  Ids  grace 

To  all  eternity. 


027  <\  M 

C  F  s'lUsM  fJist  in  pro»pt>eL 

A.:  in  the  world  l^low, 
1     .  'urn  herw; 

Nor  can  iu  happinetut  or  wo 
rrov«'ko  mv  hopo  or  fonr: 
Its  .      " 

But  <  ■  1  tend 

Etcrnuliy  hhull  loat. 


PROSPECT  OF  HEAVEN.         553 

2  To  that  Jerusalem  above, 

With  singing  I  repair; 
While  in  the  flesh,  my  hope  and  love, 

My  heart  and  soul,  are  there. 
There  my  exalted  Saviour  stands. 

My  merciful  High  Priest ; 
And  still  extends  his  wounded  hands, 

To  take  me  to  hid  brcatit. 

928  s.M. 

The  goodly  land. 

ilAR  from  these  scenes  of  night, 
'    Unbounded  glories  rise, 
And  realms  of  joy  and  puro  delight, 

Unkno'YU  to  mortal  eyes. 
2  Fair  land  1— could  mortal  eyes 

But  half  \U  charms  explore, 
How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise, 

And  dwell  on  earth  no  more ! 
8  No  cloud  those  regions  know, — 

Kealms  ever  briglit  ami  fair; 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  avo, 

Can  never  enter  there. 

4  O  may  the  prospect  ftro 
Our  hearts  with  ardent  lovo. 

Till  wings  of  faith,  and  strong  desire, 
IV-ar  every  thought  above. 

5  Prepared,  by  grace  divine, 
For  tliv  bright  courts  on  high, 

Lord,  bil  our  spirits  rise  and  jom 
The  chorua  ot  the  sky. 

029  c.  M. 

The  kingdotM  are  hut  oiif. 

HAPPY  the  souls  to  Jesus  joiu'd, 
Aiul  s;ived  by  grace  alone ; 
Walking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 
Their  heavou  on  earth  begun. 


554  REJOICING  IN 

2  The  church  triumphant  in  thy  love, 
Their  mighty  joys  we  know: 

They  einpr  the  iJamb  in  hynms  above, 
And  we  in  liymns  below. 

3  Tliee  in  thy  plorious  realm  they  praiflc, 
And  bow  before  tliy  throne; 

We  in  the  kinjydom  of  thy  grace: 
The  kingdoms  arc  but  cue. 

4  The  holy  to  the  holiest  leads, 
And  thence  our  spirits  rise; 

For  he  that  in  tliy  statuten  treada, 
Shall  meet  thco  in  the  skies. 

930  CM. 

Th«  Tu-armltj  Cnnaan, 

THERE  5r  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Wiiere  saintH  iiinnortal  reign; 
Infinite  day  t-xdude:*  the  night, 

And  pleasures  banish  pain. 
2  There  everlasting  ppring  abides, 

And  never-witlTring  flowers: 
Death,  like  a  narrow  nea,  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 
8  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green; 
So  to  the  dews  old  Caniuui  stood, 

While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 
4  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  ptood, 

And  view  the  landscajx,'  o'er. 
Xot  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  floo 

Siiould  fright  us  from  tl'.c  shore. 

031  r.M. 

Thf  promise  land. 

ON  Jordan's  stormy  Iwuks  I  stand. 
And  ca*«t  a  wisliful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 


PKOSPECT  OF  HEAVEN. 


555 


2  0  the  transportinf^j  rapttiTons  scene,  • 

That  rises  to  my  sight !  ^ 
8weet  fields  array'd  in  living  green, 

And  rivers  of  delight. 

■J  There  generous  fruits  tlut  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow  ; 
There  rock,  and  hill,  and  brook,  and  vale, 

With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  O'er  all  those  wide-extended  plains 
Shines  one  eternal  day ; 

There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  winds,  or  pois'nous  breath. 
Can  reach  that  healthful  shore ; 

Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death. 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 

'J  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place. 

And  be  forever  blest? 
When  shall  1  see  my  Father's  face, 

And  in  his  bosom  rest  i 

7  Fiird  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 

Would  here  no  longer  stay : 
Thougli  Jonlan's  waves  around  me  roll, 

Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 


932  s.  M. 

Tfie  pilgnrn's  home. 

WHILE  through  this  world  we  roam, 
From  infancy  to  age, 
Ilcaycn  is  the  Christian  pilgrim's  home, 
His  rest  at  every  stage. 

2  Thitlier  his  soul  ascends, 

Eternal  joys  to  share ; 
There  iiis  adoring  spirit  bends. 

While  here  he  kneels  in  prayer. 


654  REJOICING  IN 

2  Tlic  churcli  triumphant  in  thy  love, 
Their  mighty  joys  we  know  : 

They  sinsr  the  iJanib  in  hymns  above, 
And  we  in  liymns  below. 

3  Thee  in  thy  glorious  realm  they  praiflc, 
And  bow  before  tliy  throne; 

We  in  the  kimrdom  of  thy  grace: 
The  kingdoms  arc  but  one. 

4  The  holy  to  the  holiest  leads, 
And  thence  our  spirits  rise; 

For  he  that  in  thy  statutes  treads, 
Shall  meet  thee  in  the  skies. 

930  CM. 

77i^  h^arimly  Cnnaan. 

THERE  is  a  land  of  i>nre  delight, 
Where  s.-iints  immortal  reign; 
Infinite  day  <'.\elu<lc:*  the  night, 

And  pleasures  banish  jmiu. 
2  There  everlasting  spring  abides. 

And  nover-Mitli'ring  flowers: 
l>cath,  like  a  narrow  t*oa,  divi<lcs 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 
8  Sweet  ftehls  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  drexs'd  in  living  green; 
So  to  the  .lews  old  Canmin  stood, 

While  Jordan  rollM  between. 
4  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscajx;  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  Btrcam,  nor  death's  cold  floo 

Should  fright  us  frojn  the  shore. 

031  C.M. 

Th^  promU^d  land. 

ON  Jordan's  stormv  banks  I  stand, 
And  eju«t  a  wish  fill  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  hapny  land, 
Where  my  posacasions  lie. 


PROSPECT   OF  HEAVEN.       557 

934  7t\xV.  11.8  Urns  7a. 
Partnership  of  the  saints  in  UgM-. 

JESUS  is  our  common  Lord ; 
He  our  loviiiff  Saviour  is ; 
By  his  death  to  life  restored, 

Misery  we  exchanfje  for  bliss ; — 
Bliss  to  carnal  minds  unknown ; 

O  'tis  more  tliaii  toncfuo  can  tell; 
Only  to  believers  shown, — 
Glorious  and  unspeakable. 

2  Christ,  our  Brother  and  our  Friend, 

Shows  us  his  eternal  love : 
Never  shall  our  triumphs  end, 

Till  we  take  our  scats  above. 
Let  us  walk  witli  him  in  white; 

For  our  bridal  day  prepare; 
For  our  partnorsliip  in  lifjfbt, — 

For  our  glorious  meeting  there. 

935  11th  P.  M.  76,  76,  77,  76. 
Tlie  h«ttcr  portion. 

RISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings ; 
Thy  better  |iortion  trace ; 
Kise  from  transitory  things, 

Tow'rd  heaven,  thy  native  place: 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay; 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove; 
Kise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  scats  prepared  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run. 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source : 
So  a  soul  that's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face ; 
Upward  tends  to  his' abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 


68 


'  yvOpim^  €mmm  to 


I 

•«  ««r  Wmwimu  vtf]  ratsm 

W«ka«Md  to  |«fUk«  llM  Um; 

To  tMlOM  O^ 


.':56  Tiiip.ii.t 

LIFT  Tovr  «7M  •(  hkk,  md  m« 
'^Ainu  mhI  ■fill  jate'4  te  to* 

MaiMi 


PROSPECT  OF  ^KA^^:K. 
937  Mth  p.  M.  M,  s- 

fy  aorful  rw^ 

I  ,  n»  (fiven  ; 

i.,  , .  u. .  .bow  In  »M*v«n. 
i  Therr  w  a  home  f'»r  weary  toaU 

Hv  •  II  aiul  M.rp.w   Iriven 


ip«h*taon«  *hoftl!«, 
»i"con  rolU, 

ttjd  oyo, 


n^ 


'j^r 


»4*«r 


560  REJOICING  IN 

8  By  faith  wc  are  como 
To  our  permanent  home  ; 

By  hope  we  tlie  rapture  improve : 
By  love  we  still  rii»e, 
And  look  down  on  the  skies, 

For  the  heaven  of  heavens  is  lovo. 

4  "WTio  on  eartli  can  conceive 

IIow  happy  we  live. 
In  the  palac-e  of  Go«l  the  preat  King 

What  a  conecrt  of  pniise, 

When  our  Jcwus's  jrnieo 
The  whole  heavenly  company  sing  1 

r>  What  a  mptnrons  sonjr, 
AVlu-n  the  ^rIorifie<l  thn-)nif 

In  the  si>irit  of  harmony  j«»in  I — 
•loiti  all  the  plad  choirs, 
lloarts,  voices,  and  lyres. 

And  the  burden  is,— Mercy  divine  1 

6  Halleluiah,  thev  crv, 
To  the  King  of  tfie  sky,— 

To  tlic  preat  ovcrlastini;  1  AM; 
To  the  l^mh  that  was  hlain, 
And  that  liveth  airain, — 

Hallelujah  lu  God  and  the  Lamb! 


03  J)  loth  P.  M.  8 //n/*  Sfl. 

AWAY  with  our  sorrow  and  fear, 
Wc  soon  shall  recover  t>ur  home ; 
The  city  of  saint«  shall  api>ear, — 

The  «lay  of  eternity  come. 
From  earth  we  shall  qiiiokly  remove, 

And  mount  to  our  native  alwde ; 
The  house  of  our  Father  above, — 
The  palace  of  angels  and  God. 


PROSPECT  OF  HEAVEN.         563 

3  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  wo  ? 
Or  feel,  at  death,  dismay! 

I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there, 
Around  my  Saviour  stand; 

And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

5  Jerusalem !  my  happy  home ! 
My  soul  still  pants  for  thee; 

Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end. 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

943  s.  M. 

At  home  in  Jiea/cen. 

FOREVER  with  the  Lord ! 
Amen,  so  let  it  be  ! 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
'Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent. 
Absent  from  Him  I  roam ; 

Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  Forever  with  the  Lord ! 
Father,  if  'tis  thy  will, 

The  promise  of  that  faithful  word, 
E'en  here  to  me  fulfil. 

4  So,  when  my  latest  breath 
Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain, 

By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gam. 

5  Knowing  as  I  am  known, 
How  shall  I  love  that  word. 

And  oft  repeat  before  the  throne, 
Forever  with  the  Lord ! 


564  REJOICING  IN 

944  2l8t  p.  M.  66,  84,  66,  84. 

The  God  of  Abraham;  my  God. 

THE  God  of  Abrah'm  praise, 
Who  reigns  enthroned  above  : 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love  : 

jp:iiovaii,  great  i  am: 

By  earth  and  heaven  confess'd ; 

1  bow  and  ble^s  the  sacred  Name, 
Forever  blest. 

2  The  God  of  Abrah'm  praise, 
At  whose  supreme  command 

From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 

At  his  ripht  hand  : 
I  all  on  earth  forsake, 

Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power ; 
And  him  my  only  portion  make. 

My  fihield  and  tower. 

8  The  God  of  Abrah'm  praise, 

Whose  all-snfficicnt  prace 
Shall  puide  me  all  my  happy  days 

In  all  his  ways  ; 
lie  culls  a  wonn  his  friend : 

He  calls  himself  my  God  ! 
And  he  shall  save  me  to  the  end. 

Through  Jesuu'  blood. 

4  He  bv  liimself  hath  sworn: 

I  on  "liis  oath  dejx-nd  ; 
I  shall,  on  eagles'  wings  upborne. 

To  heaven  ascend : 
I  shall  behold  hi*  face; 

I  shall  his  power  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  grace 

For  evermore. 


PROSPECT  OF  HEAVEN.         565 

945  21st  p.  M.  66,  84,  66,  84. 

Continued.— Pressing  toward  the  ma/rk. 

THOUGH  nature's  strength  decay, 
And  earth  and  hell  withstand. 
To  Canaan's  bounds  I  urge  my  way, 

At  His  command ; 
The  wat'iy  deep  I  pass, 

With  Jesus  in  my  view  ; 
And  through  the  howling  wilderness 
My  way  pursue- 

2  The  goodly  land  I  see, 

With  peace  and  jplenty  blest; 
A  land  of  sacred  lioerty, 

And  endless  rest. 
There  milk  and  honey  flow, 

And  oil  and  wine  abound; 
And  trees  of  life  forever  grow, 

With  mercy  crown' d. 

S  There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King, 

The  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
Triumpliant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 

The  Prince  of  Peace ; 
On  Zion's  sacred  height, 

His  kingdom  still  maintains; 
And,  glorious,  with  his  saints  in  light 

Forever  reigns- 

4  He  keeps  his  own  secure; 

He  guards  them  by  his  side ; 
Arrays  nv  garments  white  and  pure 

His  spotless  bride ; 
With  groves  of  living  joys, 

With  streams  of  sacred  bliss, 
With  all  the  fruits  of  paradise, 

He  still  supplies. 


066  REJOICING  IN 

5  Before  the  great  Three  One 

They  all  exulting  stand, 
And  tell  the  wonders  he  hath  done 

Through  all  their  land  : 
The  lisfiiing  spheres  attend, 

And  swell  the  growing  lame ; 
And  sing,  in  sonjrs  whicli  never  end, 

The  wondrous  rJame. 

946  2l8t  P.  M.  66,  84,  66,  84. 

Continue— Joining  the  fuavenlj  choir. 

THE  God  who  reigns  on  high 
Tlie  great  archangels  sing, 
And,  Holy,  holy,  holy,  or)'. 

Almighty  King  I 
Who  was  and  i:i  tlie  same. 
And  evermore  shall  he ; 
Jehovah,  Father,  great  1  AM, 
We  worship  thee. 

2  Before  the  Saviour's  face 
The  ransom' d  nations  bow ; 

O'erwhehn'd  at  his  almighty  grace, 

Forever  new ; 
lie  shows  his  prints  of  love, — 

They  kindle  to  a  flame  1 
And  BO\ind,  tliroiigh  all  the  worlds  above, 

The  blaughter'd  Lamb. 

3  The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high; 

Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

They  ever  cry: 
Hail,  Abrah'm's  God,  and  mine! 

^I  join  the  heavenly  lays,) 
All  might  and  majesty  are  thine. 

And  endless  praise. 


L 


PEOSPECT  OF  HEAVEN.         567 

947  ,  L.  M. 

The  redeemed  in  Jieaven, 
0  !  round  the  throne,  a  glorious  hand, 
The  saints  in  countless  myriads  stand ; 
Of  every  tongue  redeem'd  to  God, 
Array'd  in  garments  wash'd  in  blood. 
2  Through  tribulation  great  they  came ; 
They  bore  the  cross,  despised  the  shame ; 
But  now  from  all  their  labours  rest, 
In  God's  eternal  glory  blest. 
S  They  see  the  Saviour  face  to  face ; 
They  sing  the  triumph  of  his  grace ; 
And  day  and  night,  with  ceaseless  praise, 
To  him  their  loud  hosannas  raise. 
4  O,  may  we  tread  the  sacred  road 
That  holy  saints  and  martyrs  trod ; 
Wage  to  the  end  the  glorious  strife, 
And  win,  like  them,  a  crown  of  Ufe. 

948  1i\\V.ll.%Unes1s. 
Tlie  spirits  of  the  just  made  perfect. 

WHO  are  these  array'd  in  white. 
Brighter  than  the  noon-day  sun? 
Foremost  of  the  sons  of  light ; 

Nearest  the  eternal  tlirone  ? 
These  are  they  that  bore  the  cross ; 

Nobly  for  their  Master  stood ; 
BufTrers  in  his  righteous  cause ; 

FoU'wers  of  the  dying  God. 
2  Out  of  gijeat  distress  they  came : 

Wash'd  their  robes,  by  faith,  below, 
In  the  blood  of  yonder  Lamb, — 

Blood  that  washes  white  as  snow ; 
Therefore  are  they  next  the  throne ; 

Serve  their  Maker  day  and  night: 
God  resides  among  his  own, 

Ged  doth  in  his  saints  delight. 


568 
D49 


BEJOiaXG  IN 


27th  P.  M.  4  line*  lis. 
luDOuld  not  lite  alway. 

IWOri-T)  r'''t  W-rr-  al^ay :  I  ask  not  to  gtay 
Wr.  -..sflark  o'er  the  way, 

The  :  "  dawn  on  ns  here 

Areei.    -^-:  ^  .    /     .  enough  for  its  cheer- 

2  I  would  not  li%e  alwav;  no — welcome  the  tomb ! 
Since  Je«aR  hath  lain  tf;ffrp,  I  dread  not  its  crVom : 
There  sweet  be  r 
To  hail  hirn  in  t 

Z  Who,whowoulu  •.  .v. ,,    ... ....  '  ;   J — 

Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  bii.-siui  abode, 
Where  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  bright  o'er  the 

yjlains. 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  ? 
4  There  saint*  of  all  atfe»  in  harmony  meet, 
TJieir  Haviour  and  brethren  transported  to  zreet; 
While  anthems  of  rapture  uncea-^ingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  fea.>»t  of  the  aoul. 

950  Kth  P.  M.  ^  Um4  e«. 

ITavinij  a  dftire  to  depart. 

I  LONG  to  behold  Him  array 'd 
With  (rlory  and  litrht  from  above; 
Thf  King  in"hi.-<  b^-anty  di.splay'd, — 
His  beauty  of  hoiie.st  love  : 

1  languish  and  sigh  to  >>€  there, 
Where  JesuH  hath  fix'd  hi.s  abode; 

O  when  fihall  we  meet  in  the  air. 
And  fly  to  the  mountain  of  God  ! 

2  With  him  I  on  Zion  fihall  stand. 
For  JcHua  hath  spoken  the  word; 

Tlie  brea/lth  of  Immanuel's  land 
Survey  by  the  light  of  my  Lord: 

But  when,  on  thy  ly>9om  reclined, 
Thv  face  I  am '«trengthen'd  to  see, 

Mv  fulnej^a  of  rapture  1  find, — 
My  heaven  of  heavena  iu  thee. 


^tm% 


I 


PROSPECT  OF  HEAVEN.         569 

3  How  happy  the  people  that  dwell 

Secure  in  the  city  above  ! 
No  pain  the  inhabitants  feel. 

No  sickness  or  sorrow  shall  prove, 
riivsician  of  souls,  unto  me 

A^ririveness  and  holiness  give; 
And  then  from  the  body  set  free, 

And  then  to  the  city  receive. 

951  10th  P.  M.  8  Ihu.^  8s. 

And  to  he  tcith  CTirist,  trhich  is  far  better. 

0"\VH£N  shall  wo  sweetly  remove, 
0  when  shall  we  enter  our  rest, — 
Keturn  to  the  Zion  above. 

The  mother  of  spirits  distressed ; — 
That  city  of  God  tne  great  King, 

AVhere  sorrow  and  ileath  are'no  more. 
Where  saints  our  Immanuel  sing, 
And  cherub  and  seraph  adore  i 


2  But  angels  themselves  cannot  tell 
The  joys  of  that  holiest  place. 

Where"  .le^us  is  pleased  to  reveal 
The  light  of  his  heavenly  face : 

When,  caught  in  the  rapturous  tlame, 
The  siirht  beatific  they  prove  ; 

And  wafk  in  the  light  of  the  Lamb, 
Enjoying  the  beams  of  his  love. 

3  Thou  know^st  in  the  spirit  of  prayer 
We  long  thy  appearing  to  see, 

Kesign'd  to  the  burden  wo  bear, 
But  longing  to  triumph  with  thee: 

'Tis  good 'lit  thy  word  to  be  here; 
'Ti"s  bettor  iii  thee  to  be  gone, 

And  see  thoe  in  srlory  appear, 
And  rise  to  a  snare  hi  thv  tlirone. 


ij 


oQ8 
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27th  P.  M.  4  linet  lis. 
J  would  not  live  ahcay. 

I  WOULD  not  live  alway ;  I  ask  not  to  etAv 
Where  ptonn  after  stonn  rises  dark  o'ertheway; 
The  few  luriii  morninj^s  that  dawn  on  ns  here 
Are  enougli  for  life's  joysjfull  enough  for  its  cheer. 

2  1  would  not  live  alway;  no — welcome  the  tomb ! 
Since  JesuR  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  prloom : 
Tlierc  sweet  ho  my  rest  till  he  bid  me  arise, 
To  hail  him  in  triiunph  descendiiiflf  the  skies. 

3  Who,-whowonld  live  alway,  a  way  from  hisGod — 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  rivers  of  pleasure  How  bright  o'er  the 

]ilains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  ? 

4  There  saints  of  all  aires  in  harmony  mcot, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  trans])<)rted  to  greet ; 
While  anthems  of  rai)lure  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  sniilo  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 

950  10th  P.  M.  « ///w«  8b. 

ITaring  a  desire  to  d^jmrL 

I  LONG  to  behold  Him  array 'd 
With  glory  and  litrht  from  above; 
The  King  in  "his  beauty  ilisplay'd, — 
His  beauty  of  holiest  love  : 

1  languish  and  sigh  to  be  there, 
Where  Jesus  liath  fixM  his  abode; 

O  when  shall  wc  meet  in  the  air. 
And  fly  to  the  mountain  of  God ! 

2  With  him  1  on  Zion  shall  stand, 
For  Jesus  hath  spoken  the  word; 

The  breadth  of  Immanuel's  land 
Survey  by  the  light  of  my  Lord: 

But  when,  on  thy  bosom  reelined, 
Thy  face  I  am  "strengthen'd  to  see, 

Mv  fulness  of  rapture  I  find, — 
My  heaven  of  heaveua  in  thee. 


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952  s.  M. 

A  house  not  made  with  hand&,  eternal  in  the  Aeavent. 
'E  know,  by  faitli  we  know, 
If  this  vile  house  of  clay, 
This  tabernacle,  sink  below,' 
In  ruinous  decay — 

2  Wc  have  a  house  above, 

Not  made  with  mortal  hands ; 
And  finn  as  our  Redeemer's  lov» 

That  heavenly  fabric  stands. 
8  It  stands  securely  high, 

Indi.ssolubly  sure: 
Our  plorious  mansion  in  the  sky 

Shall  evermore  endure. 

4  Full  of  immortal  hope, 
We  urge  the  restless  strife, 

And  hasten  to  be  swullow'd  up 
Of  everlasting  life. 

5  Lord,  let  us  nut  on  thco 
In  perfect  holiness. 

And  rise  prepared  thy  faoo  to  see, 
Thy  bright,  unclouded  face. 

C  Thy  grace  with  glory  crown, 
Wlio  hast  the  earnest  given; 

And  then  triumphantly  come  do\vn. 
And  take  us  up  to  heaven. 


053  18th  P.  M.  10,  5,  11. 

Ettmity  ntar. 

COME,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue, 
With  vigour  arise, 
And  press  to  our  permanent  place  in  the  skies. 
Of  heavenly  birth,  though  wandViug  on  earth. 

This  is  not  our  place, 
But  strangers  and  pilgrims  ourselves  wo  confess. 


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572  REJOICING  IN 

955  s.  M. 

Continued.— God  shall  wipe  uvoay  aU  taars. 

OWHAT  a  mightv  clian^e 
Shall  Jesvis'  sun 'rers  know, 
While  o'er  the  happy  plains  they  rouge, 

Incapable  of  wo ! 
No  ill-rcqiiitcd  love 

Shall  there  our  ppirits  wound : 
No  base  ingratitude  above, — 
No  sin  in  heaven  is  found. 

2  There  all  our  griefs  arc  spent : 
There  all  our  sorrows  ena  : 

We  cannot  there  the  full  lament 

Of  a  departed  friend ; 
A  brother  dead  to  God, 

By  sin,  alas  !  undone  : 
No  father  there,  in  passion  loud, 

Cries, — O,  my  son  !  my  son  ! 

3  No  slightest  touch  of  pain, 
Nor  sorrow's  lca*t  alloy, 

Can  violate  our  rest,  or  stain 

Our  jnirity  of  ioy  : 
In  that  eternal  Jay 

No  clouds  or  teinpesta  rise ; 
There  gushing  tears  are  wiped  away 

Forever  from  our  eyes. 

956  c.  M. 

Comjnunion  ttith  saints  in  hearen, 

COMK,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
Tiiat  have  obtain'd  the  nriza; 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  lovo 

To  joys  celestial  rise. 
2  lA?t  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing, 

With  those  to  glory  {rone ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King, 
Ib  earth  and  heaven,  arc  one. 


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AND  let  this  feeble  body  fall, 
And  let  it  faint  or  die ; 
My  soul  giholl  quit  the  mournful  vaJp, 

And  poar  to  worlds  on  hi^di : 
Shall  V'i'i  the  disc'tnbodied  saints, 
And  find  its  lon^-^onirlit  rest, — 
That  only  l-licH  for  whi.  h  it  (>ante, 
lu  the  liedccnier's  breast. 

2  In  hope  of  tliat  jnimortal  crown 

I  now  the  cross  sustain. 
And  pla<lly  wander  up  and  dowai, 

And  snnlc  at  toil  an<l  |>uin: 
1  suffer  on  mv  threescore  yearn, 

Till  my  I>cliv'rer  ettmc.' 
And  wijx"  away  his  servant's*  tearn, 

Aud  take  his  exile  home. 

8  O  what  hath  Jesus  houjfht  for  me ! 

Before  my  ravish'd  eyes 
liivers  of  life  divine  I  bee, 

And  trees  of  I'aradise: 
I  sec  a  world  of  spirits  bright. 

Who  taste  the  pleasures  there: 
They  all  are  robed  in  s|K»tles8  white, 

And  concju'ring  j>ulmM  they  bear. 

4  O  what  arc  all  my  suirrinjjs  here, 

If.  I>ord,  thou  count  me  meet 
WitlJ  that  enraptiirp«l  host  to'  appear, 

And  worshi]      "  "'  ■    ''  •  1 1 
Give  jov  or  pi ;  -«•  or  pain, 

Take 'life  or  ;  ly, 

Bat  let  me  find  litem  uU  ugaiu 

lu  that  ctenial  day. 


LAYING  A  CORNEE-STONE.      577 

4  O  Thou!  who  o'er  the  cherubim^ 
Didst  shine  in  glories  veil'd  and  dim, 
With  purer  light  our  temple  cheer, 
And  dwell  in  unveil' d  glory  here. 

962  ^'^- 

God's  gvurdian  presence. 

THIS  stone  to  thee,  in  faith,  we  lay; 
This  temple,  Lord,  to  thee  we  raise ; 
Thine  eye  be  open  night  and  day, 

To  guard  this  house  of  prayer  and  praise. 

2  WithLii  these  walls  let  heavenly  peace 
And  holy  love  and  concord  dwell ; 

Here  give  the  burden' d  conscience  ease, 
And  here  the  wounded  spirit  heaL 

3  But  wUl,  indeed,  Jehovah  deign 
Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest  ? 

Here  will  our  great  Kedeemer  reign, 
And  hiere  the  Holy  Spirii  rest.' 

4  Ne'er  let  thy  glory  hence  depart: 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  shrine  alone; 
Thy  Spirit  dwell  in  every  heart,— 
In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 

963  5th  P.  M,  4  ZiT^e^  78. 

Jeius  CJirist  the  corner-stone. 


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Let  thy  church  rise,  strong  and  fair; 
Ever,  Lord,  thy  Name  be  known. 
Where  we  lay  this  corner-stone. 
*2  Let  thy  holy  Child,  who  came 
Man  from  error  to  reclaim, 
And  for  sinners  to  atone, 
Bless,  with  tliee,  this  corner-stone. 
S  May  thy  Spirit  here  give  rest 
To  the  heart  by  sin  onpress'd, 
And  the  seeds  of  truth  be  sown. 
Where  we  lay  this  corner-stone. 
87 


578       ERECTION  OF  CHUECHES. 

4  Open  wide,  0  God,  thy  door. 
For  the  ontcast  and  the  poor. 
Who  can  call  no  house  their  own, 
"Where  we  lay  this  corner-stoue. 

5  By  wise  master-builders  squared, 
Here  be  living  stones  prepared 

For  the  temple  near  thy  tnrone ; 

Jesus  Christ  ita  corner-stone. 


DEDICATION. 

964  3<i  P.  M.  4  <Ts  &  2  8s 

I»90ttn{;  God't  pretenct  and  hinting. 

GKE.\T  King  of  glori',  c<^me, 
And  with  thv  favwir  crown 
Thir»  temple  as  (liy  liome. — 
This  people  a-*  thiuc  own: 
Beneath  this  ro«>f,  O  dei»?n  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

2  Ilerc  may  thine  ear»  attend 
Our  Lnterceding  (yn»9^y 

And  jBrrateful  praise  ascend. 
Like  incense  to  the  skies: 
Here  may  thy  soul-convertintr  word 
With  faith  be  preaoh'd,  in  faith  be  heard. 

3  Here  may  onr  unborn  sons 

And  daughters  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine,  like  polishM  stones. 

Through  long-succeeding  days : 
Here,  Lord,  display  thy  saving  power, 
While  temples  stand  and  men  adore. 

4  Here  may  the  list'ning  throng 
Receive  thy  truth  in  love : 

Here  Christians  join  the  song 
(~)f  the  Redeem'd  above ; 
Till  all,  who  humbly  seek  thy  face. 
Rejoice  in  thy  al>ounding  grace. 


DEDICATION.  579 

965  s.M. 

Tfut  honour  and  safety  of  a  nation. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode, 

His  most  delightful  scat. 
2  These  temples  of  his  grace, 

How  beautiful  they  stand: — 
The  honours  of  our  native  place, 

And  bulwarks  of  our  laud. 
S  In  Zion  God  is  known, 

A  refuge  in  distress  ; 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone 

Through  all  her  palaces  I 

4  In  every  new  distress 
We'll  to  his  house  repair; 

We'll  think  upon  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

966  5th  P.  M.  4  ?i«^^  7s. 

Prayer  and  praise. 

LORD  of  hosts  !  to  thee  we  raise 
Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise : 
Thou  thy  people's  hearts  prepare, 
Here  to  "meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 
2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 
With  tliy  word,  the  heavenly  bread  : 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest, 
May  the  dead  be  laid*  to  rest. 

5  Here  to  thee  a  temple  stand, 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land : 
Here  reveal  thy  mercy  sure. 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 
4  Hallelujah  ! — earth  and  sky 

To  the  joyful  sound  reply  : 

Hallelujah  !  hence  ascend 

Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end. 


580       ERECTION  OF  CHUKCIIES. 

967  c.  M. 

A  hUMxng  97ippli<:ated. 

OGOD,  though  countless  worlds  of  light 
Thv  power  and  (flory  i?how, — 
Though  round  thv  throne,  above  all  height, 

Immortal  seraphs  glow, — 
2  Yet,  Lord,  where'er  thy  saints  apart 

Are  met  for  praise  and  prayer, — 
"Wherever  sighs  a  contrite  lieart, 

Thou,  gnu'ious  God,  art  t  lie  re. 
o  With  gnitoful  joy.  thy  children  roar 

This  temple,  Lord,  to  theo  ; 
Long  may  tlu.y  sing  thy  praises  here, 

,\nd  here  tliy  beauty  see. 

4  Ill-re,  Saviour,  deign  thy  saintH  to  meet; 
"With  peace  their  lu?art8  to  till; 

And  here,  like  Sliarun's  ock>ure  sweet. 
May  gfrace  divine  dLstil. 

5  Here  miiv  thy  truth  fresh  triumphs  win; 
Eternal  Apiri't,  here, 

In  many  a  heart  now  dead  in  sin, 
A  living  tcuiplo  rear. 

DG8  L.  M. 

JehovaKt  prttencf, 
"XT'  )T  heaven's  wide  rantre  of  hallow'd  space 
i  1   Jchovuh's  presence  can  eontinc  ; 
Nor  auirels'  clanns  restrain  his  grace. 
Whose  glories  through  creation  shine. 

2  It  lx?am'd  on  Ellen's  guilty  davs. 

And  traced  redemption's  woiulrous  plan; 
From  tnlvarv',  in  bni;htest  ravs. 
It  glow'd  to  guide  lH?nightcJ  man. 

3  It«  sacred  shrine  it  fixes  there. 
Where  two  or  three  arc  met  to  nuso 

Tlieir  holy  hands  in  humble  pravcr, 
Or  time  their  hearts  to  grateful  praise. 


DEDICATION.  581 

4  Be  this,  0  Lord,  that  honoiir'd  place,— 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven ; 

And  may  the  fuhiess  of  thy  grace 
To  all  who  here  Bhall  meet  be  given. 

5  And  hence,  in  npirit,  may  we  soar 

To  those  bright  courts  where  seraphs  bend ; 
With  awe  like  theirs,  on  earth  adore, 
Till  with  their  antnems  ours  shall  blend. 

1)69  L.M. 

Tlie  tokens  of  Ilia  grace. 

AND  will  the  great  eternal  God 
On  cartli  estublisli  his  abode  ? 
And  will  he,  from  his  radiant  throne, 
Accept  our  temples  for  his  own  ? 
2  These  walls  we  to  thy  hononr  raise ; 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise : 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 
8  Here  let  tlie  great  Kedecmcr  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train  ; 
While  power  divine  his  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  Ixis  friends. 
4  And  in  tlie  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
ISIay  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  bora  to  glorj-  here. 

970  L.M. 

An  hvmble  offering  to  Jehovah, 

THE  perfect  world,  by  Adam  trod. 
Was  the  first  temple  built  by  God ; 
His  fiat  laid  the  corner-stone  ; 
He  spake,  and,  lo !  the  work  was  done. 
2  He  huu^  its  starry  roof  on  high. 
The  broad  expanse  of  azure  sky ; 
He  spread  its  pavement,  green  and  bright, 
And  eurtaiu'd  it  with  morning  light. 


582       ERECTION  OF  CnURCIIES. 

Z  The  mountains  in  tlioir  places*  stood, 
The  sea.  the  sky ;  and  all  w  as  crood  ; 
And  when  its  first  j»ure  praisi-s  rang, 
The  nioniing  stare  together  hang. 

1  Lord,  'tiB  not  ours  to  make  the  sea, 
And  earth,  and  sky,  a  house  for  thee ; 
But  in  thv  si^rht  our  off'rinj?  stiuids. 
An  liumblc  temple,  built  with  hands. 


1)71  9th  r.  M.  87,  87,  87,  87. 

For  ih*  dtdicaiion  qfa  MametCn  BetheL 

Tllor,  who  «.n  tl:.   whirlwind  ridcst. 
At  \\!i.-<'  w.rd  tiif  thunder  roarM, 
^Vll<>  in  iii;ij.  >ty  pn-^j.U.st 

o'er  the  oceans  un<l  their  shore*; 
From  those  shoren  and  from  the  ocean, 
We.  the  children  of  the  sea, 
•me  to  olfer  our  devotion, 
And  to  give  this  house  to  thee. 

2  When,  for  btisiness  on  prrat  waters, 
We  po  down  to  sea  in  aliips. 

And  our  woepinjf  sons  and  (langliteni 

Hanp,  at  portinir,  on  our  lips; 
Tl»is  our  Bethel  shall  remind  \\a 

Tluit  .Ielu)vuh  heareth  i>myer; 
And  that  those  wc  have  Uhind  us 

Arc  thy  faithful  church'b  care. 

3  Wlien  in  port,  caeh  day  tliat's  holy 
To  this  house  we'll  press  in  throngs; 

When  at  sea,  with  spirit  lowly. 

We'll  niK>at  its  sacred  songs. 
Outward  boinid.  shall  we,  in  aadneM, 

LojK.'  it*i  flag  behind  the  seaa ; 
Homeward  lx>und,  we'll  greet  with  gladaess 

Its  first  floating  on  the  lirceze. 


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MISSIONARY.  583 

4  Homc'warcl  bound  1 — with  deep  emotion, 

"We  remember,  Lord,  that  life 
Is  a  voyage  o'er  an  ocean 

Heaved"  by  many  a  tempest's  strife. 
Be  thy  statutes  so"  engraven 

On  our  hearts  and  minds,  that  we, 
Anch'ring  in  death's  quiet  haven. 

All  umy  make  our  home  with  thee. 


MISSIONARY. 
D72  ^'  ^i- 

Souls  perishing  for  lack  of  knowledge. 

SHEPHERD  of  souls,  with  pitying  eye 
The  tliousand*  of  our  Israel  see ; 
To  thee  iii  their  behalf  we  cry, — 
Ourselves  but  iicwly  found  in  thee. 

3  See  where  o''er  desert  wastes  they  err, 
And  neither  food  nor  feeder  have, 

Nor  fold,  nor  place  of  refuge  near, 
For  no  man  cares  their  souls  to  save. 

3  Thy  people,  Lord,  are  sold  for  naught, 
Nor  Know  they  their  Redeemer  nigh; 

They  pensh,  whom  thyself  hast  bought; 
Their  souls  for  lack  of  knowledge  die. 

■i  The  pit  its  month  hath  open'd  wide, 
To  swallow  up  its  careless  prey : 

Wliy  should  they  die,  when  tnou  hast  died- 
Ilast  died  to  bear  their  eins  away? 

5  Why  should  the  foe  thy  purchase  seize  ? 

Remember,  Lord,  thy  dying  groans : 
The  meed  of  all  thy  Sutferiugs  these ; 

0  claim  them  for  thy  ransom'd  ones! 


584 


MISSIONARY. 


!h  .)  2r,tli  P.  M.  76,  7<s  76,  76. 

Th*  cry  of  the  Jieathfn. 

FROM  Orccnlaiurs  icy  inountains. 
From  India's  corul  Htraml ; 
Where  AfricV  sunny  fountains 
Roll  df)wn  tliL'Jr  guidon  f»and  ; 
From  many  an  ancient  rivi-r, 
From  many  a  i>almy  plain, 
Thcv  call  us'to  deliver 
Tdt'ir  land  from  errorV  clijun. 


2  Wlrnt  thonjrli  tlic  spicv  broczoft 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon  h  iale  ; 
Tliou(?h  every  prospect  pleases. 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  tritts  of  (J ml  are  strown  ; 
TI»e  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

8  Shall  we,  whose  souls  arc  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  hij^h, 
Shall  we  to  men  heiii^'lited 

The  lamj)  of  life  deny  i 
Salvation  I — O  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  Icarn'd  Messiah's  name. 


4  Wnft,  wafl,  ye  winds,  his  story. 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  jf lory, 

It  si>reads  from  pole  to  pole  : 
Till  o  er  our  ransoni'd  nature 

The  I^mb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  Kinp,  Creator, 

In  bliss  retunis  to  reign. 


MISSIONARY. 


585 


974  1st  p.  M.  6  ZiW* 

2%«  Twined  race. 

LET  God,  who  comforts  the  distress'd, 
Let  Israel's  Consolation,  hear; 
Hoar,  Holy  Ghost,  our  joint  request, 
And  show  thyself  the  Comforter ; 
And  swell  the'  unutterable  groan, 
And  breathe  our  wishes  to  the  throne. 

2  We  wrestle  for  the  ruhi'd  race  ; 

By  sin  eternally  undone. 
Unless  thou  magnify  thy  grace, 

And  make  thy  richest  mercy  known, 
And  make  thy  vanquish'd  rebels  find 
pardon  in  Christ  for  all  mankind. 

8  Father  of  everlasting  love, 
To  every  soul  thy  Son  reveal, 

Our  guilt  and  suff 'rings  to  remove. 
Our  deep,  original  wound  to  hetu; 

And  bid  the  fallen  race  arise. 

And  turn  our  earth  to  paradise. 


975  L.  M. 

The  glorious  predictions. 

THE  Law  and  Prophets  all  foretold 
That  Christ  should  die,  and  leave  the  grave : 
Gather  the  world  into  his  fold. 
The  Chiu'ch  of  Jews  and  Gentiles  save. 

2  Yet,  by  the  prince  of  darkness  bound. 
The  nations  still  are  wrapt  in  night : 

Tlicy  never  heard  the  joyful  sound ; 
They  never  saw  the  Gospel  light. 

S  Light  of  the  world,  again  appear. 

In  mildest  majesty  of  grace, 
And  bring  the  great  salvation  near, 

And  claim  our  whole  apostate  race. 


584  MISSIONARY. 

073  2Gth  r.  M.  76,  76,  76,  76. 

77i«  cry  of  Vie  heathen. 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  monntains. 
From  India's  coral  *8tran<l ; 
"Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  leolden  sand  ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  ralmy  plain, 
Thev  call  ns'to  deliver 
Their  land  from  error'*  chiun. 

2  Wliat  thonjrh  the  spicv  breezes 

Blow  sofl  o'er  Ceylon  b  isle  ; 
Thoii^rh  overv-  prospect  pleases. 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  trirts  of  God  are  stroi^-n  ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

S  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benitrhted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  !— 0  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

lias  learn'd  Messiah's  name. 

4  "Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story. 

And  vou,  ve  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  s*ea  of  glory, 

It  sjireads  from  pole  to  pole : 
Till  o  er  our  ransom'd  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 


MISSIONAEY.  587 

978  c.  M. 

Missionaries  commended  to  God. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  condescend 
To  hear  our  fervent  prayer, 
Wliile  these  our  brethren  we  commend 
To  thy  paternal  care. 

2  Before  them  set  an  open  door; 
Their  faithful  labours  bless ; 

On  them  thy  Holy  Spirit  pour, 
And  crown  them  with  success. 

3  Endow  them  with  a  heavenly  mind ; 
Supply  their  every  need ; 

Make  them  in  spirit  meek,  resign'd, 
But  bold  in  word  and  deed. 

4  In  every  temptinjz,  trying  hour, 
Uphold'^them  bv  thy  grace; 

And  guard  them  \>y  thy  mighty  power, 
Till  they  shall  end  their  race. 

5  Then,  follow'd  by  a  numerous  train, 
GatherVl  from  heathen  lands, 

A  crown  of  life  may  they  obtain 
From  their  Kedeemer's  hands. 

979  i^-  M. 

The  severed  oUoe-'branch. 

LORD,  visit  thy  forsaken  race ; 
Back  to  thy  "fold  the  wand'rers  bring; 
Teach  them  to  seek  thy  slighted  grace. 

And  hail  in  Christ  their  promised  King. 
'2  That  veil  of  darkness  rend  in  twain. 

Which  hides  their  Shiloh's  glorious  light ; 
That  scver'd  olive-branch  again 

Firm  to  its  parent-stock  unite. 
3  Hail,  glorious  day— expected  long! 

When  Jew  and  Greek  one  prayer  shall  pour; 
With  eager  feet  one  temple  throng,— 

With  grateful  praise  one  God  adore. 


''S8  MISSIONAEY. 

080  s.M. 

Jlfhrexc  mUsionarif*. 

ALMIGHTY  Go<l  of  1..V0, 
Set  up  tlie'  uttracting  hijrn, 
Aii'l  Bummon  whom  thou  dost  approve 

For  mt'HJiciipers  divine. 
2  From  favour'd  Ahruli'm**  Beed 

Thfe  new  ai><)Mtles  choo»c, 
In  isles  and  continent*  to  t«pread 

The  dead-rcvivini^  ncwB. 
8  We  know  it  shall  be  done ; 

'Til*  (ioil'n  almighty  word; 
All  Israel  shall  the  Sivioiir  own, 

To  their  first  »t«tc  restored. 
4  Send,  then,  thv  nervantM  forth 

To  call  the  Ilefjrcws  home  ; 
From  east  and  went,  and  Boiith  and  north, 

lA*t  all  the  wand'rem  come. 
f.  With  iHrael'H  n      •    "  "M, 

Ix*t  all  the  nati 
And  hIk'w  tljc  ni\        ,  i'd. 

The  faoiily  coiuplclc. 

981  L.M. 

77is  reMoration  of  hrafl. 

ARISE,  frreat  God  I  and  let  thy  trracc 
Shed  it*  (jlad  beams  on  Jacob's  ra<-i  ; 
Kestorc  the  long-lo«t,  Bcattcr'd  band, 
AHd  call  them  to  their  native  land. 
2  Their  mi»er>-  let  thy  mercy  heal ; 
Their  trcsnajiM  hide,  tlicir  pardon  acal ; 
()  God  of  Israel  I  hear  our  prayer, 
And  js'rnnt  them  Btill  thy  love  to  share. 
y<  How  lonif  shall  Jacob's  offspring  prove 
The  s.id  suspension  of  thy  love  ? 
Lord,  shall  tliy  wrath  forever  bum  ? 
And  will  thy  mercy  ne'er  return  \ 


MISSIONAEY.  589 

4  Thy  quick'ning  Spirit  now  impart, 
And  wake  to  joy  each  grateful  heart ; 
While  Israel's  rescued  tribes  in  thee 
Tlieir  bliss  and  full  salvation  see. 

982 

For  Vie,  Jews  and  ihefxtlneM  ofUie  Geiitiles. 

HEAD  of  the  Church,  whoso  Spirit  fills 
And  Hows  through  every  faithful  soul, 
Unites  in  mystic  love,  and  seals 
Them  one,  and  sanctifies  the  whole: — 

2  Come,  Lord, — thy  glorious  Spirit  cries. 
And  pouls  beneath  the  altar  groan : 

Come,  Lord, — the  Bride  on  earth  replies. 
And  perfect  all  our  souls  in  one. 

3  Pour  out  the  promised  gift  on  all; 
Answer  tlie  universal — Come  ! 

The  fulness  of  the  Gentiles  call, 

And  take  thine  ancient  people  home. 

4  To  thee  let  all  the  nations  flow; 
Let  ail  obcv  tlie  Gospel  word ; 

Let  all  their  mceding  Saviour  know, 
Fiird  \\\i\\  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

5  O.  for  thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake, 
Tlic  inirchasc  of  thy  pa'^sion  claim ; 

Thine  iieritagc,  the  Gentiles,  take. 

And  cause  the  world  to  know  tuy  name. 

983  s.  M. 

For  the  vorld'a  conversion. 

OGOD  of  Bov'reign  grace, 
We  bow  before  thy  throne ; 
And  pleadj  for  all  the  human  race, 

The  merits  of  thy  Son. 
2  Spread  through  the  earth,  0  Lord, 

Tne  knowledge  of  thy  ways ; 

And  let  all  lands,  with  joy,  'record 

The  great  Redeemer's  praise. 


590 


MISSIONARY. 


084  5tli  r.  M.  4  ^-ne 

T7i4  banner  of  Vie  cross. 

GO,  vc  messengers  of  God  ; 
Lilke  the  beams  of  morning,  fly  • 
Take  the  wonckr-working  rod  ; 

Wave  the  baimor  cross  ou  liigU. 
2  Go  to  many  a  tronic  isle 

In  the  bosom  of  the  doep^ 
Where  the  skies  forever  smile, 

And  the'  opprcss'd  forever  weep. 
S  O'er  the  pagan's  night  of  eare 

Pour  the  living  lijjht  of  iieavcu ; 
Chase  away  his  wild  despair; 

Bid  him* hope  to  be  forgiven, 
4  "Where  the  golden  gates  of  day 

(^)pon  on  the  palmy  East, 
Iligii  the  blecdnig  cross  display; 

bpread  the  Gospel's  richest  least. 

985  s.  M. 

Itcili  gather  all  nation*. 

FATHER  of  boundless  graw, 
Thou  ha-st  in  part  fultiird 
Thy  promise  made  to  Adam's  race. 

In  God  iucariiato  seal'd. 
A  few  from  every  land 

Al  first  to  Salem  came, 
Aiid  saw  the  wonders  of  thv  hand, 

And  saw  the  tongues  of  dume. 
2  Yet  still  wo  wait  the  end, — 

The  coming  of  our  Lord ; 
The  full  aocomplishment  attend 

Of  thy  prophetic  word. 
Thy  promise  deeper  lies, 

In  uncxhaustca  grace; 
And  ncw-discover'd  worlds  ariso 

To  sing  their  Saviour's  praise. 


7s. 


593. 


MISSIONA. 

8  Beloved  for  Jesus'  sak 

By  him  redeem'd  of  ol  ?**•■. 

All  nations  must  come  in  55     ** 

One  undivided  fold  :  tO 

"While  gather'd  in  by  thee 

And  perfected  m  one, 
They  all  at  once  thy  glory  , 

In  thy  co-equal  Sou. 

980  CM. 

Tfie  earth  renewed  in  rigTitemt^ne^s. 

ALMIGHTY  Spirit,  now  behold 
A  world  by  eiii  destroy'd: 
Creating  Spirit,  as  of  old, 

Move  on  the  formless  void. 
2  Give  thou  the  word  ;  that  healing  sound 

Shall  quell  the  deadlv  strife ; 
And  carta  again,  like  Lden  crown'd, 

Bring  forth  the  tree  of  life. 
0  If  sang  the  morning  stars  for  joy, 

AVheu  nature  rose  to  view, 
"What  strains  will  angel-harps  employ, 

"When  thou  shalt  all  renew ! 

4  And  if  the  sons  of  God  rcjuico 
To  hear  a  Saviour's  name, 

How  will  the  ransom'd  raise  their  voice, 
To  whom  the  Saviour  came ! 

5  Lo,  every  kindred,  everv  tribe, 
Assembling  round  the  tlirone, 

The  new  creation  shall  ascribe 
To  sov'reign  love  alone. 

987  L.  M. 

The  Swtiour's  coming  expected  and  prayed  for. 

JESUS !  thy  church,  with  longing  eyes, 
For  thine  expected  coming  waits  : 
"^Vhen  will  the  promised  li^ht  arise, 
And  glory  beam  on  Ziou  s  gates  ? 


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590 


MISSIONARY 


984 


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5UiP.  M 


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GO.  T«  meesengcTs  of  God  : 
tie  the  b»n-.^  -^  ■      • 
T&ke  tha  wonder 

Wave  the  b&m 
2  Go  to 

In  th«  bo 
Where  the  »ku 

And  the 
S  O'er  the 

Poor 


MISSIONARY.  593 . 

989  s.M. 

The  Red€emer''8  triumphant  reign. 

OTHOU  whom  we  adore, 
To  bless  our  earth  again, 
Assume  tliiue  own  almighty  power, 

And  o'er  the  nations  reign. 
The  world's  Desire  and  Hope, 
All  power  to  thee  is  given ; 
Now  set  the  last  great  empire  up, 
Eternal  Lord  ot  heaven. 

2  "Where  all  thy  laws  are  spnni'd, 
Thy  holy  name  profaned, 

And  where  the  runi'd  world  has  mourn'd, 
With  blood  of  millions  staiii'd  : 

Eeveal  the  glorious  sc^nc ; 
The  heatlien  claim  for  thine ; 

And  there  the  endless  reign  begin 
With  majesty  divine. 

3  A  gracious  Saviour,  thou 
Wilt  all  thy  creatures  bless ; 

And  every  knee  to  thee  shall  bow, 

And  every  tongue  confess. 
According  to  thy  word. 

Now  be  thy  grace  reveal'd; 
And  with  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord, 

Let  all  the  earth  be  fill'd. 

990  L.  M. 

Missionary  meeting. 

ASSEMBLED  at  thy  great  command, 
Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand : 
The  voice  that  marshall'd  every  star, 
Has  caird  thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet  through  distant  lands  to  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrej  bled ; 
Along  the  line — to  either  pole — 
The  authem  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 


594  MISSIONARY. 

r,  Our  prayers  assist ;  accept  our  prawws ; 
Our  hopes' revive  ;  our  courape  raiae; 
Our  counsels  aid  ; — to  cacii  impart 
The  siuglo  eye,  the  laithAil  heart. 
4  Forth  witli  thv  chosen  lieraKls  come ; 
IJecall  the  wand"^rinp  spirits  home ; 
From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  sound, 
To  spread  the  s]>Qcious  earth  around. 

991  s.M 

Godi  xrtmdrou*  «ny  anumg  tAs  haatiuii. 

TO  bless  thy  <  1 
In  merry,  I.  ; 

And  cause  the  1     _  'tthy  luce 

On  all  thy  BoiulB  lo  bliine ; — 
2  That  so  thy  wondrous  woy 

May  through  the  world  Ihj  known ; 
"Wiiilc  distmil  laiuls  their  hona4ro  i«y, 

And  thy  ."alvaliun  own. 
8  Let  all  the  nations  join 

To  celebrate  thv  tajuc ; 
And  all  tlio  worhl,  O  I>ord,  couibinc 

To  praise  tliy  glorious  Name. 

992  L.M. 

Light  for  tho»«  \cKo  tit  in  darkrws*. 

Tn<»r(ill  now  the  nations  sit  Ix'neath 
Tlie  darkness  ot' o'erspreadinj?  death; 
G(m\  will  arise  with  li^jht  divine, 
On  Zion'tJ  holy  towers  to  shine. 
2  Tltat  liffht  shall  shine  on  distant  lands, 
And  wand'rintr  trilK-s,  in  joyful  baud.s, 
^^haIl  come,  thy  jrUiry,  I»rd,  to  sec, 
And  in  thy  coiirts  to  worship  thcc. 
8  0  light  o(  Zion,  now  ariao  1 
Let  the  glad  morning  blests  oar  oyes; 
Ye  nations,  catch  the  kindlint'  ray, 
\ud  hail  tlic  splendoun*  of  the  day. 


MISSIONAET.  595 

993  3dP.  M.  4  Gs  &  2  8s. 

On^  shall  chase  a  tlimisand, 

SA\^OUR,  we  know  tliou  art 
In  every  age  the  same  : 
Now,  Lord,  in  ours  exert 

The  virtue  of  thv  Name, 
And  daily,  througii  thy  word,  mcrease 
Thy  blood-besprinkled  witnesses. 
2  As  thy  command  ordains, 

Thy  people,  saved  below 
From  all  tiicir  sinful  stains, 

Shall  multiply  and  grow: 
And  one  into  a'  thuusand  rise, 
To  spread  thy  praise  through  earth  and  skica. 

994  s.M. 

Th«  glorious  Gospel. 

THE  nations  of  the  earth. 
Almighty  Lord,  are  thine; 
And  in  thy  works  from  nature's  birth, 

Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 
2  Tliy  love  hath  also  sent 

Thy  Gospel  to  our  race ; 
Unveiling  thy  divine  intent 

Of  rich  redeeming  grace. 
S  When  shall  these  tidings  roll 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
And  every  tribe  and  every  soul 

Keceivc  the  joyful  sound  ? 

4  Wlien  shall  the  wand'rers  meet. 
That  now  in  darkness  rove, 

And,  gathered  round  Immanuel's  feet, 
Sing  of  his  saving  love  ? 

5  0  Lord,  our  efforts  own, 


To  spread  the  gospel  rays 


And  rear,  on  sin's  demolished  throne, 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 


596  MISSIONARY. 

995  L.  M. 

TriumphM  of  mercy. 

ARM  of  tlie  Lord,  owuko,  awake  I 
Put  on  thy  strenjfth— the  nations  shake, 
And  let  the  world,  adorinj?,  8ee 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  thy  throne, 

1  ani  .Ii'hovali — Grnl  alone: 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound. 
And  ca.st  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  No  mori'  lot  creature  blood  ha  spUt — 
Vain  sacrifitc  for  human  guilt  I 

But  to  each  conscience  Ik?  applied 
The  blood  that  flowM  from  Jesus*  sida 

4  Almighty  God,  thy  grace  proclaim, 
In  every  land,  of  eviry  name: 

Lot  adverse  i>owers  l>ofore  thoo  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  ail. 

99 G  Mh  P.  .M.  4  ///u*  7g. 

Christ «  unirerttal  rtign. 

HASTEN.  Lord,  the  jjlonous  time, 
When,  Ix-noath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  dinio. 
Shall  the  gospel  call  ol>ey. 

2  Mitrhtiost  kintrs  his  power  shall  own; 
Heathen  tribes  his  Nante  adore; 

Satan  and  his  host,  o'erthrown. 
Bound  in  cliains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 

3  Then  shall  wars  an<l  tnnnilts  cease; 
Then  l>c  banish'd  grief  and  pain  ; 

Riehteousness,  and  ioy,  and  peace, 
Undistnrb'd,  slial!  ever  rergn. 

4  Bless  wo,  then,  our  crrftcinns  Ix»rd; 
Ever  praise  his  glorious  Name; 

All  his  mighty  acts  record, — 
All  his  wondrous  love  proclaim. 


MISSIONARY.  597 

997  L.M. 

TTie  time  to  favour  Zion. 

SOV'REIGN  of  worlds!  display  thy  power; 
Be  this  thy  Zion's  favour'd  hour; 
Bid  the  bright  morning  star  arise, 
And  point  the  nations  to  the  skies. 

2  Set  up  thy  throne  wliere  Satan  reigns, 
On  Afric's  shore,  on  India's  plains, 

On  lonely  isles  and  lands  unknown, 
And  make  the  nations  all  thine  own. 

3  Speak  !  and  the  world  shall  hear  thy  voice ; 
Speak !  and  the  desert  shall  rejoice ; 
Scatter  the  gloom  of  heathen  night, 

And  bid  all  nations  hail  the  light. 

998  CM. 

Christy  the  Conqueror. 

JESUS,  immortal  King,  arise ; 
Assert  thy  rightful  sway ; 
Till  earth,  subdued,  its  tribute  brings, 
And  distant  lands  obey. 

2  Ride  forth,  victorious  Conqu'ror,  ride, 
Till  all  thy  foes  submit. 

And  nil  the  powers  of  hell  resign 
Their  tropnies  at  thy  feet. 

3  Send  forth  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around. 

Till  every  soul  beneath  the  sun 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound. 

4  O  may  the  great  Redeemer's  Name 
Through  every  clime  be  known, 

And  heathen  gods,  forsaken,  fall, 
And  Jesus  reign  alone. 

5  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore, 
Be  thou,  0  Christ,  adored. 

And  earth,  with  all  her  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  the  Lord. 


598  MISSIONARY. 

990  L.  M. 

ChrtJtCa  vnitertal  and  eterlatiing  kingdom. 

JP^l'S  shall  reign  where'er  the  8un 
Doth  liift  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kinirdom  spread  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moon  sliall  wax  ami  wane  no  more, 
li  From  north  to  south  the  princes  meet, 
T«j  jtay  their  homage  at  his  feet; 
While'  western  empires  own  their  Lord, 
And  savai^e  triK'S  attend  liis  word- 

3  To  1  mIIchh  pmyer  he  nuide. 
And  <  ••'*  cn»wn  hin  b«.-ad; 

His  Nu .cot  |»erfumc  sliall  ri«c 

With  everj'  morning'  hncrifice. 

4  People  and  realms  of  every  tonguo 
J>well  on  lii.H  lov«  with  awet-'test  song, 
And  infant  voii-cs  shall  pnx-laira 
Their  early  blcshing-t  ou  hlb  Name, 

1000  83d  r.  M.  8  iino*  6s. 

TV  d^citX  of  martyrg. 

FLUNG  to  the  heedless  winds, 
Or  on  the  waters  oa«t. 
The  inartvrH*  nnhes,  watvh'd, 

Shall  pather'd  In?  at  lm*t; 
And  from  tliat  scattcr'd  dust, 

Around  us  and  abmad, 
Shall  sjmng  a  plenteous  seed 

Of  witnesses  for  G<h1. 
2  The  Father  hatli  rect  ived 

Their  Utest  living  brcAth  ; 
And  vain  i*  Snt«n*«*  lxia«*t 

Of  viot'r  •  ■      •'   : 

Still,  still.  .  y  speak, 

And,  tr  .  ]  rodaim, 

To''  many  a  uak'wi:!^'  iiUtd, 

The  one  availing  Noiu«. 


MISSIONARY.  599 

1001  26th  p.  M.  76,  76,  76,  70. 
77i6  universal  anthem. 

WHEN  shall  the  voice  of  singing 
Flow  joyfully  alon^  ? 
When  hill  and  valley,  ringing 
With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 

And  Ilim  who  once  was  slain, 
Ajrain  to  earth  descended, 
In  righteousness  to  reign- 

2  Then  from  the  craggy  monntains 

The  sacred  shout  sliall  fly ; 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply. 
Ilijrh  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  chorus  round. 
All  hallelujahs  swelling 

lu  one  eternal  sound! 

1002  7th  P.  M.  8  Zi/w«  7s. 
The  word  glorijled. 

SEE  how  groat  a  flame  aspires, 
Kindled  by  a  spark  of  grace  ! 
Jesus'  love  the  nations  fires, — 

Sets  tlie  kingdoms  on  a  blaze. 
To  bring  fire  on  earth  he  came ; 

Kindled  in  some  hearts  it  is : 
O  that  all  might  catch  the  flame, 

All  partake  the  glorious  bliss  ! 
2  When  he  first  the  work  begun, 

Small  and  feeble  was  his  day: 
Now  the  word  doth  swiftly  run ; 

Now  it  wins  its  widening  way : 
More  and  more  it  spreads  and  grows. 

Ever  mighty  to  prevail ; 
Sin's  strongholds  it  now  o'erthrows, — 

Shakes  the  trembling  gates  of  hell. 


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MISSIONARY. 


o  Sons  of  God,  your  Saviour  praise ! 

He  the  door  hath  open'd  wide ; 
He  hatli  piven  the  word  of  grace; 

Je.-»U9'  word  is  glorified. 
JcHUs,  mighty  to  redeem. 

He  alone  the  work  liath  wrought; 
Vr.irthy  is  the  work  of  him, — 

lliui'who  spako  a  world  from  naught. 

4  Sow  ye  not  tlie  cloud  arise, 

Little  as  a  human  hand  i 
Now  it  spreads  alonp  the  skies, — 

Hangs  o'er  all  the-  thirnty  laud; 
Lo  !  the  promise  of  a  shower 

Drops  nlrcjuly  from  above; 
But  the  l>or<l  will  shortly  i»our 

All  the  Spirit  of  his  love. 

1003  7th  P.  M.  8  AV.  Ts. 

77l<»  Waieftman'a  report. 

WATrHMAN,  tell  us  of  tlie  nijrht, 
M  What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Tniv'ler,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height 

See  the  gloi^-beaming  star. 
Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aui?lit  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 
Tniv'ler,  yes.  it  brings  the  day — 

Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night; 

Higher  vet  that  star  ascends, 
Tniv'U-r,  t>lessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,  will  its  beams,  alone, 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Trav'ler,  ages  are  ita  o^^^l ; 

Sec,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 


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MISSIONAEY. 

3  "Watchman,  tell  us  of  tlie  nighty 

For  the  Tnorning  seems  to  dawn. 
Trav'ler,  darkness  takes  its  flight; 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman,  let  thy  wandering  cease; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Trav'ler,  lo !  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo !  the  Sou  of  God  is  come. 


601 


1004  nh  p.  M.  3  ;i7i€«  78. 

The  song  ofjvbilee. 

HARK!  the  song  of  jubilee; 
Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea. 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore : 
Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  omnipotent  shall  reign ; 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 
Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2  Hallelujah  ! — hark !  the  sound, 
From  the  centre  to  the  skies, 

Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies : 
See  Jehovali's  banners  furl'd  ; 

Sheathed  his  sword :  he  speaks — 'tis  dc«ie. 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Som 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 
With  illimitable  sway; 

He  shall  reign,  when,  like  a  scroll, 
Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away: 

Then  the  end ; — beneath  his  rod, 
Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall ; 

Hallelujah  I  Christ  in  God, 
God  In  Christ,  is  all  in  aU. 


GOO  MISSIONARY. 

8  Sons  of  God,  your  Saviour  praise ! 

lie  the  door  hath  open'd  wide  ; 
lie  liath  given  the  word  of  grace; 

.Te!»u3'  word  is  glorified. 
JcHUs,  mighty  to  redeem. 

He  alone  tlio  work  hath  wrought; 
Vrortliy  is  the  work  of  him, — 

Him' who  spake  a  world  from  naught. 

4  Saw  ye  not  tlic  clond  arise, 

Little  as  a  human  hand  t 
Now  it  spreads  along  the  .skies, — 

Hangs  o'er  all  the  thirsty  land; 
Lo  I  the  pron>isc  of  a  shower 

Drops  nlrvji-ly  from  above; 
But  the  I^>rd  will  shortly  i»our 

All  the  Spirit  of  his  love. 

1003  7th  p.  M.  s  r.iK*  r. 

77^  WatcAmnn'a  report. 

WATrHMAN,  tell  ns  of  the  ni>rht, 
W  What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Trav'ler,  o'er  yon  mountuin's  height 

Sec  the  glon-beaming  star. 
Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 
Trav'ler,  yes.  it  brings  the  day — 

Promised  day  of  Israel- 

2  Watchman,  toll  us  of  the  night ; 

Higlicr  vet  that  star  ascends. 
Tmv'U-r,  t»lesse<lness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,  will  its  Warns,  alono. 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Trav'ler,  ages  arc  ita  own; 

Sec,  it  bursta  o'er  all  the  earth. 


SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. 
1007  c.M. 

Blessedness  of  instnicting  the  young. 

DELIGHTFUL  work!  young  souls  to  win, 
And  turn  tlic  risinj,'  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

2  Children  our  kind  protection  claim ; 
And  God  will  well  approve 

When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name, 
And  their  Kedeemcr  love. 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss,  in  wisdom's  way 
To  guide  untutored  youth, 

And  sliow  the  mind  which  went  astray 
Tlie  Way,  the  Life,  the  Truth. 

4  Almighty  God,  thine  influence  shed, 
To  aid  this  blest  design: 

The  honours  of  thy  Name  be  spread, 
Aiid  all  the  glory  thine. 

1008  5th  P.  M.  4  Zi«^  78, 

A  blessing  invoked  on  teachers. 

MIGHTY  One,  before  whoso  face 
Wisdom  had  her  glorious  seat, 
When  the  orbs  that  people  space 

Sprang  to  birth  beneath  thy  feet; 
2  Source  of  truth,  whose  rays  alono 

Light  the  mighty  world  of  mind ; 
God  of  love,  who  "from  thy  throne 

Kindly  watchest  all  mankind  ; 
S  Shed  on  those,  who  in  thy  Name 

Teach  the  way  of  truth  and  right, 
Shed  that  love's  undying  flame, — 

Shed  that  wisdom's  guiding  light. 


604  SUNDAY- SCHOOLS. 

1009  CM. 

For  a  hUMing  on  thf  children. 

0  wisdom:  wlioso  unfa.linjj:  power 
licsidc  tlie'  Ktcrnal  wtorxl, 
To  frame,  in  nature's  earliest  hour, 

The  land,  the  sky,  the  flcxxl ; 
2  Yet  didst  thou  not  disdain  awhile 

An  infant  fonn  to  wear, — 
To  bless  thy  mother  with  a  Kmile, 

And  lisj)  thy  faltcr'd  prayer. 
8  But  in  thy  Father's  own  alnxlc, 

^Vith  Isruel's  ehlers  round, 
Converninjr  hij?h  with  IsroerB  God, 

Thy  chicfcst  joy  wa.H  found. 
4  So  mav  our  yonth  a«lorc  thy  Name  ! 

And.  Saviour  I  dei^n  to  blesR 
With  fost'rintf  ^rraco  the  timid  flame 

Of  early  holiucss. 

1010  CM. 

TV  ChrUHan  ehOd. 

BY  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 
How  sweet  the  lily  ^ows  I 
How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hiil. 
\  Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose  ! 

2  Lo  I  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  tnxl — 
"Whose  secret  heart,  with  inLflucuce  sweet, 

Is  upward  drawn  to  (Jod. 
C  Bv  cool  Siloam's  shatly  rill 

Tlie  lily  must  decay;  ' 
The  rr^e'that  blooms'  beneath  the  hill 

Must  shortly  fa<le  away. 
4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hoar 

Of  man's  maturer  ajrc 
Will  shako  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 

And  stormy  passion's  rage. 


SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.  605 

5  0  Thou  who  givest  Hfo  and  breath, 

We  seek  thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 

To  keep  us  still  thine  own. 

1011  1st  P.  M.  6  lin-e^  83. 

Sanctified  knowledge. 

COME,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
To-  whom  we  for  our  children  cry, 
The  good  desired,  and  wanted  most, 

Out  of  thy  richest  grace  supply ; 
The  sacred  discipline  be  given. 
To  train  and  bring  them  up  for  heaven. 

2  Error  and  ignorance  remove ; 

Their  blindness  both  of  heart  and  mind: 
Give  them  the  wisdom  from  above, — 

Spotless,  and  peaceable,  and  kind  : 
In  knowledge  pure  their  minds  renew, 
And  Btore  with  thoughts  divinely  true. 

3  Learning's  redundant  part  and  vain 
Be  here  cut  otF,  and  cast  aside : 

But  let  them,  Lord,  the  substance  gain; 

In  every  solid  truth  abide  ; 
Swiftly  acquire,  and  ne'er  forcco 
The  knowledge  fit  for  man  to  know. 

4  Unite  the  pair  so  long  disjoiu'd, 
Knowledge  and  vital  piety : 

Learning  and  holiness  combined. 

And  truth  and  love,  let  all  men  see 
In  those  whom  up  to  thee  we  give, 
Thine,  wholly  thine,  to  die  and  live. 

1012  CM. 

Anniversary ;  the  childrerCa  jubilee. 

HOSANNA,  be  the  children's  song, 
To  Christ,  the  children's  King ; 
His  praise,  to  whom  our  soula  belong, 
Let  all  the  children  sing. 


606  SUNDAY- SCHOOI^. 

2  From  little  ones  to  Jesus  brought, 

Hosanna  now  be  heard ; 
Lot  little  infanta  now  bo  taught 

To  lisp  that  lovely  word. 

S  Ilosanna,  pound  from  hill  to  hill. 
And  spread  from  plain  to  plain, 

"While  louder,  sweeter,  elearer  s^till, 
"NVooda  echo  to  the  strain. 

4  Hosanna,  on  the  wings  of  light, 
O'er  earth  and  ooean  Hy, 

Till  morn  to  evo,  and  noon  to  night, 
And  heaven  to  earth,  reply. 

5  Ilosanna,  then,  our  song  i«hall  bo ; 
ll<»suniia  to  our  Kin>r: 

This  is  the  children's  jubilee; 
Let  all  the  children  sing. 


1013  CM. 

ChUtlren  recalling  the  example  ofJetus. 

WHEN  Jesus  lelY  his  Father's  throne, 
He  chose  an  huinhlo  Mrtli; 
And,  all  unhonour'd  and  unknown. 
He  came  to  dwell  on  eartli. 

2  Like  him,  may  we  l>o  found  below 

In  wisdom's  path  of  mace  ; 
Like  him,  in  gnioe  aiKi  knowledge  grow, 

As  years  and  strength  inereaMe. 

8  Sweet  were  his  words,  and  kind  hia  look, 
"When  mothers  round  him  prcss'd ; 

Their  infants  in  his  arms  he  took, 
And  on  his  bosom  blest. 

4  Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  chamia, 

Ik-noath  his  watchful  eye. 
Thus,  in  the  circle  of  Ids  arms. 

May  we  forever  lie. 


SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.  607 

1014  26th  P.  M.  76,  76,  76,  76. 

Grateful  praise. 

¥E  bring  no  glitt'rin^  treasures,  _ 
No  gemH  from  earth's  deep  mme; 
We  come,  with  simple  measures, 

To  chant  thy  lovo  divine. 
Children,  thy  favours  sharmor,      _ 

Their  voice  of  thanks  would  raise; 
Father,  accept  our  off 'ring, 

Our  song  of  grateful  praise. 
2  The  dearest  gift  of  Heaven, 

Love's  written  word  of  truth, 
To  us  is  early  given, 

To  guide  our  steps  m  youth ; 
We  hear  the  wondrous  story, 

The  talc  of  Calvary ; 
We  read  of  homes  m  glory, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free. 
8  Eedeemcr  !  grant  thy  blessing  1 

0 !  teach  us  how  to  pray, 
That  each,  thy  fear  possessing, 

May  tread  life's  onward  way; 
Then  where  the  pure  are  dwelling 

We  hope  to  meet  again. 
And  sweeter  numbers  swelling, 

Forever  praise  thy  Name. 

1015  ^•^• 

Eosanna  to  t?ie  Son  of  David. 

WHAT  are  those  soul-reviving  strains 
Which  echo  thus  from  Salom's  plams? 
What  anthems  loud,  and  louder  still, 
So  sweetly  sound  from  Zion's  hill  ? 
2  Lo  1  'tis  an  infant  chorus  smgs 
Hosanna  to  the  King  of  kings :  ^ 

The  Saviour  comes  '.—and  babes  proelaam 
Salvation,  sent  m  Jesus'  name. 


608  SUNDAY- SCHOOLS. 

3  Nor  these  alone  their  voice  shall  raise, 
For  we  will  join  this  sonp  <>f  praise; 
Still  Israel's  cliildrcn  furwunl  press, 

To  hail  the  Lord  their  Ki^'hteousness. 

4  Messiah's  name  shall  joy  impart 
Alike  to  .few  and  Gentile  heart: 
He  bk'd  for  ns,  he  bled  for  you, 
And  we  will  sinfr  hosanua  too. 

^  Proolairn  hosannas,  lou<l  and  clear ; 
^ce  Ihiviil's  Son  and  Lord  appear! 
All  jirnisf  on  earth  to  liin)  he  jfiven, 
Aud  glury  shout  through  highest  heaven. 


1010  CM. 

ChUdren  in  hsav^n, 

TliKIJE  is  a  glorious  world  of  light, 
Above  the  starry  sky. 
Where  saints  departed,  clothed  in  white, 
Adore  the  Lord  most  high. 

2  And  hark,  amid  the  sa<^"rod  songs 

Those  lu'av«nly  v<>io<'s  rais<«, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  infant  tongues 

Unite  in  i>erfect  praise. 
:    Those  arc  the  hymns  that  we  shall  know, 

If  Jesus  we  ol>ey  ; 
That  is  the  place  where  we  shall  gOj 

If  found  in  wisdom's  way. 

4  Soon  will  our  earthly  race  be  run— 

Our  mortal  frame  decay  ; 
Children  and  teoclicrn,  one  by  one, 

Must  die  and  \>a»*  away. 
'  Great  Gwl,  impress  this  serious  thought, 

To-<lay,  on  every  breast : 
That  both  the  teachcru  an<l  the  tJinght 

May  dwell  ajnong  the  blest. 


0 


MISCELLAXEOUS. 


PUBLIC  FASTS. 

1017  1st  p.  M.  0  lines  Ss. 

Unfaithfulness  acknmcUdged  and  lamented. 
GOD,  thy  righteousness  we  own ; 
Judgment  is  at  thy  house  begun ; 
"With  humble  awe  thy  rod  wo  hear, 
And  guilty  in  thy  sight  appear; 
■\Ve  cannot  in  thy  judgment  stand, 
But  sink  beneath  tliy  mighty  hand. 
2  Our  month  as  in  the  dust  we  lay, 
And  still  for  mercy,  mercy  pray ; 
Unworthy  to  behold  thy  hice, 
Untaithfiil  stewards  of  thy  grace, 
Our  sin  and  wickedness  we  own, 
And  deeply  for  acceptance  groan. 
V>  We  liave  not,  Lord,  thy  gifts  improved, 
]>ut  basely  from  thy  statutes  roved; 
Yet  do  not  drive  us  from  thy  face, 
A  stitf-ncckM  and  hard-hearted  race: 
The  melting  power  of  love  impart ; 
fc>ufteu  the  marble  of  our  heart. 


B 


1018  ,.^c.M. 

Deprecating  the  anger  of  God. 

KIIOLD,  O  Lord  !  before  thy  throne 
_  •  Thy  mourning  people  bend  : 
'Tis  on  thy  sov'reign  grace  alone 

Our  huiiible  hopes  depend. 
2  Tremendous  judgments  from  thy  hand 

Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; 
Vet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  laud. 

And  yet  we  live  to  pray. 


610  MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  An<l  wliv,  great  God,  are  wc  thus  spared, 
Unerateful  as  we  arc? 

O  make  thine  awful  warnings  heard, 
While  mercy  eric?, — Forbear! 

4  O  turn  us,  turn  us,  blessed  Lord, 
By  thine  almighty  grace  ; 

Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
Aud  evM  seek  thy  face. 

5  Hear  thou  our  prayers,  and  grant  us  aid  ; 
Hid  wars  forever  cease  : 

Ileal  every  breach  that  hin  has  made, 
Aud  blest)  our  loud  with  peace. 

1019  9th  p.  M.  ST,  97. 

Pardon  imptortd fx^r  national  tin*. 

DREAD  Jehovah!  God  of  nations  ! 
Fnim  thy  temple  in  the  skies, 
Hear  thy  people's  supplications; 

Now  'for  their  deliv'^ranco  rise. 
2  lyo!  with  deep  contritinn  turning, 

In  thy  holy  place  we  bend; 
Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning; 

Hear  ns,  spare  us,  and  defend. 
S  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 

Iy>ng  and  loud  for  ventroancc  call. 
Thou  nast  mercy  more  abounding: 

Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  them  all. 
4  T>ct  that  mercy  veil  transgression ; 

I^t  that  blooti  our  guilt  eiracc : 
f^avc  thy  people  from  opr>res(*ion; 

Save  from  spoil  thy  holy  place. 

1020  CM. 

Impending  judijmfnta. 

COME,  let  our  souls  a<lorc  the  Lord, 
Whose  judgment.'*  yet  delay  ; 
Who  vet  suspcmls  the'  lifte*l  sword, 
And  gives  us  lime  to  pray. 


PUBLIC  FASTS.  611 

2  Great  13  our  Ruilt,  our  fears  are  great, 
But  let  us  not  despair ; 

Still  open  is  the  niqrey-seat 
To  penitence  and  prayer. 

3  Kind  Intercessor,  to  thy  love 
This  blessed  hope  wc  owe : 

O  let  thy  merits  plead  above, 
While  we  implore  below. 

4  Thouorh  justice  near  thy  awful  throne 
Attends  tliy  dread  command, 

Lord,  hear  thy  servants,  hear  thy  Son, 
And  save  a  guilty  land. 

1021  S.M. 

The  dmj  of  vengeance. 

SINNERS,  the  call  obey— 
Tiic  latest  call  of  gnice : 
The  day  is  come,  the  vengeful  day 

Of  a  devoted  race  : 
Devils  and  men  combine 

To  plague  the  faithless  seed, 
And  phials  full  of  wrath  divino 

Are  bursting  on  your  head. 
2  Enter  into  the  Roek, 

Ye  trembling  slaves  of  sin — 
The  Rock  of  your  salvation,  struck 

And  cleft  to  take  you  in : 
To  shelter  the  distressed 

lie  did  the  cross  endure ; 
Enter  into  the  clefts,  and  rest 

In  Jesus'  wounds  secure. 

1022  S.M. 

Contimied. — Our  lielp  cameth  from  the  Lord. 

JESUS,  to  thee  we  fly 
From  the  devouring  sword ; 
Our  city  of  defence  is  nigh ; 
Our  help  is  in  the  Lord. 


612  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Or  if  the  Bcouree  o'erflow, 

And  lau^'h  at  iniKxxnce, 
TliiiH'  cverlastiiijr  ann^*,  we  know, 

Shall  be  our  buuLs'  defcuce. 

2  We  in  thv  word  believe, 

And  on  tliy  promise  wtay; 
Our  life,  which  wtill  to  thee  we  give, 

Sliiill  be  to  us  a  prey  : 
Our  life  with  thee  we  hide 

Above  the  furiou.n  bhi.'*t. 
And  Hheltcr'd  in  thy  w«»und»  abide 

Till  all  the  stonus  are  post. 


TIIANKSOIVINGS. 

1023  I-M. 

Gotr$  gocdm*»  eroumt  ihs  y«ar. 

Ij'TF.KNAL  Source  of  every  ioy, 
li  Well  nuiy  thy  itraise  our  liiis  employ. 
While  in  thv  teiiiiwe  we  appear, 
Whose  goodness  crowns  the  cirelinflr  year. 

2  The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Embalms  the  air,  an»l  i>aints  the  land ; 
The  summer  mys  with  vigour  shine, 
'!''»  raise  the  oorn,  and  cheer  the  vine. 

Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours 
Tiiruiit'h  all  our  c<>a>»ts  redundant  stores; 
And  winters,  softon'd  by  thy  care, 
No  luorc  a  face  of  horror  wear. 

4  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
l)emand  successive  songs  of  praise ; 
Still  be  the  cheerful  homage  j^aid. 
With  oi>cmng  light  and  evening  shade. 


THANKSGIVINGS.  613 

5  0  may  our  more  liarmonions  tongue 
In  worlds  unknown  pursue  the  song; 
And  in  those  brigliter  courts  adore, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

1024  L.M. 

Kational  llesainffs. 

GREAT  God  of  nations,  now  to  thee 
Onr  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise; 
With  humble  heart,  and  bending  knee, 
We  oiler  thee  our  song  of  praise. 

2  Thy  Name  we  bless,  almighty  God, 
Fur  all  the  kindness  thou liast  shown 

To  this  fair  huul  the  pilgrims  trod, — 
This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 

3  Here  freedom  spreads  her  banner  wide, 
And  casts  her  soft  and  hallow'd  ray; 

Here  thou  our  fatlicrs'  steps  didst  guide 
In  safety  through  their  dang'rous  way. 

4  We  praise  thee  that  the  gospel's  light 
Through  all  our  land  its  raiuance  slieds ; 

Dispels  the  shades  of  error's  night. 
And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads. 

5  Great  God,  preserve  us  in  thv  fear; 
In  danger  still  our  guardian  be; 

O,  spread  thy  truth's  briglit  precepts  here; 
Let  all  the  people  worship  thee. 

1025  CM. 

GocTs  hountifuZ  goodrt'Css. 

I  FOUNTAIN  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 
,    How  rich  tiiy  bounties  are! 
Tlie  rolling  seasons,  as  they  move. 

Proclaim  thy  constant  care. 
2  When  in  tlie  bosom  of  the  earth 

The  sower  hid  the  grain, 
Thv  goodness  mark'd  its  secret  birth, 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 


014  MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  The  sprin^'a  Bweot  influence,  Lord,  \r»8  thine 

The  plnntfl  in  beauty  grew ; 
Thou  pav'Bt  refuljrent'puns  to  ehinc, 

And  the  refreshing  dew. 

■1  These  various  mercies  fVom  above 

Matured  the  Rwellin^  grain; 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love, 

And  plenty  Alls  the  pUun. 

5  Wc  own  and  hlc~     *'  ;     —     \r,\iA  sway; 

Tiiy  hand  nil  iia' 
Sced-tinic  u<>r  har\  :;'jr  day, 

bummer  nor  winter,  foil*. 

I02G  19th  p.  M.  «M,  66&4. 

THE  (tod  of  harvcftt  praise; 
In  \o\\<\  thnnk'»irivi!ie  raise 
II.. 
Th. 

Kor.  K', 

The  piaiiiB  liicir  (ribuiu  bring, 
The  Blrcams  rejoice. 

2  Y. 

An  in 

T;..  .^ ^ 

To  glory  in  your  iol 
Is  cfutvi— but  be  not 
God's  bencflta  forgot. 

Amid  your  mirth. 

n  T!      ' "     '      "' '>fir\*est  I'raisr  ; 
lltti  :ind  voicca,  raise, 

N\  ..  rd: 

Kr..-  -.g, 

lira 


An. 


M 


Blcas  yc  the  Lord. 


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PEACE.  615 


PEACE. 

1027  L.M. 

Thanksgiving  for  national  peac^. 

GREAT  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  skies, 
A  word  of  tliiiic  nlini^'lity  breath 
(."an  sink  the  world,  or  hid  it  rise: 
Thy  Hiiiile  is  life,  thy  frowu  la  death. 

2  When  an<;rry  nations  rush  to  arms. 
And  rage,  and  noise,  and  tumult  reign, 

And  war  resounds  its  dire  alarms. 
And  slaughter  dyes  the  hostile  plain, — 

3  Tiiv  sovereign  eye  looks  calmly  down. 

And  marks  their  course,  and  lx)unds  their  power; 
Thy  law  the  angry  nations  own, 
And  noise  and  war  arc  heard  no  more. 

4  Then  peace  returns  with  balmy  wing; 
Sweet  i>caoc,  with  her  what  blessings  fled! 

Glad  ^)lenty  laugiis,  the  valleys  sing, 
Reviving  conuncrce  lifts  her  head. 

r>  To  thee  we  pay  our  grateful  Bongs ; 

Thy  kind  protection  still  implore : 
O  may  our  liearts,  and  lives,  and  tongues,. 

ConfosB  thy  goodness,  and  adore. 


1028  4thP.  M.  886,  ? 

In  timf  of  peace. 

A  NATION  God  delights  to  bless, 
Can  all  our  raging  foes  distress, 
Or  hurt  whom  they  surround? 
Hid  from  the  general  scourge  we  are, 
Nor  see  the  bloody  waste  of  war, 
Nor  hear  the  trumpet's  sound. 


G16  MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  0  may  we.  Lord,  the  jrraco  improve, 
liy  lab'rine  for  the  rest  of  love — 

"The  »unl-conji)osin>f  power; 
lileHs  U8  with  tliut  internal  j>oaoe, 
Anil  nil  the  fruit**  of  ri|L'hteou»nes8, 

Till  time  shall  be  no  more. 


OUR    COUNTRY. 

1029  CM. 

Xtiiional  drlitfranc^t  a»eribfd  to  God. 

OLORD,  our  futhen*  oft  have  told, 
111  otir  attentive  ear*, 
Thv  wonders  in  thoir  days  perform'd, 

And  iu  mure  ancient  yearw. 
ti  'Twn«  not  their  courajrc,  or  their  Bword, 

To  them  salvation  ^ra^'c  i 
'Twos  not  tlieir  number,  or  their  Btrcngth, 
That  did  their  country  save. 

3  But  tliy  ritfht  hand,  thy  powerful  arm, 
"Whoso  Kuecour  they  implored, — 

Thv  ])rovidenee  prr>teeted  them, 
V\'ho  thy  j^rent  Nome  adored. 

4  Ah  thee  their  God  our  fathers  own'd. 
So  thou  art  still  our  Kiiii:: 

( ►.  tlu;ref»>re,  a.*«  thou  didst  to  them, 

To  us  deliv'rance  bring^. 
r.  To  thee  the  (flory  we  ascribe, 

From  whom  salvoticn  cume; 
In  (i<Hl,  our  sliield.  wr  will  rejoice. 

And  ever  blt^s  tliy  Name. 

1030  T.M 
God,  Vie  tutUon^t  guardian. 

GREAT  Go<l !  beneath  whose  piercing  eye 
The  eartli's  extended  kinjfdomft  lie; 
Whose  fav'rinjr  smile  upholds  them  all. 
"Whose  anger  smites  them,  and  thcr  fall ; — 


OUK  COUNTRY.  617 

2  Wo  bow  before  th}'  heavenly  throne ; 
Thy  power  we  see — thy  greatness  own; 
Yet,  cherish'd  by  thy  milder  voice, 
Our  bosoms  tremble'aud  rejoice. 

3  Thy  kindness  to  our  fathers  shown 
Their  children's  children  long  shall  own ; 
To  thee,  with  grateful  hearts,  shall  raise 
The  tribute  of  exulting  praise. 

4  Led  on  by  thine  unerring  aid, 
Secure  the  paths  of  life  we  tread ; 
And,  freely  as  the  vital  air, 

Thy  first  and  noblest  bounties  share. 

o  Great  God,  our  guardian,  guide,  and  friend ! 
O  still  thv  sholt'ring  arm  extend ; 
Preserved  by  thee  for  ages  past, 
For  ages  let  thy  kingdom  last ! 

1031  CM. 

Prayer  for  our  native  land. 

LORD,  while  for  ah  mankind  wo  pray. 
Of  every  clime  and  coast, 
O  liear  us  lor  our  native  land, — 
The  land  we  lovo  the  most. 

2  O  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe ; 
With  peace  our  borders  bless — 

Our  cities  with  prosperity, 
Our  fields  with  plenteousness. 

3  Unite  us  in  the  sacrod  love 

Of  knowledge,  truth,  and  thee ; 
And  let  our  hills  and  valleys  chant 
•  The  songs  of  liberty. 

4  Lord  of  the  nations,  thus  to  thee 
Our  country  wo  commend ; 

Be  thou  her  refuge  and  her  trust— 
Her  everlasting  friend. 


618  MISCELLANEOUS. 


CHARITABLE  AND  BENEVOLENT. 

io:r2  CM. 

SympaUiy  xcith  thf  affiicUd. 

11ATHEK  of  mercies,  Pond  thy  grace, 
All  powerful,  from  above, 
To  form  in  our  oWdicTit  souls 

The  ima^'e  of  thy  love. 
2  OI  may  onr  sympnthizinfr  breasts 

That  jrciicrous  pleii>urc  know, 
Kirullv  to  8harc  in  olhcn*'  joy, 

And  weep  for  other*'  wo. 
?>  When  poor  and  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  deep  di. "Stress  arc  laid. 
Soft  I>o  our  heart<<  their  pains  to  fed. 

And  swifl  our  Iiands  to  aid. 
4  So  Jesus  look'd  on  dyinjj  man. 

When,  throned  above  the  skies, 
And  in  the  Father's  bobom  blest, 

He  felt  comi«ii>3ion  rise. 
T)  On  wings  of  love  the  Saviour  flew, 

To  bless  a  ruin'd  race; 
We  would,  O  Ix)rd,  thy  steps  pursue, 

Thy  bright  example  trace. 


ior>:^  CM. 

De^B  of  lor e^  for  Christ*  take,  reward  fd. 

now  blest  the  children  of  the  I>ord, 
Who,  walking  in  his  sight, 
Make  all  the  prerepts  of  his  word 

Tiieir  study  and  delight. 
•J  That  precious  wealth  shall  be  thoir  dower, 

Whicn  cannot  know  <lecay; 
Which  moth  or  rust  shall  iic'cr  devour. 
Or  spoiler  take  away. 


CHARITABLE  AND  BENEVOLENT.   619 

3  For  them  that  heavenly  light  shall  spread, 
Whose  cheering  ravs  illume 

The  darkest  hours  ot'  life,  and  shed 
A  halo  round  the  tomb. 

4  Their  works  of  piety  and  love, 
Perform' d  througli  Christ,  their  Lord, 

Forever  register'd  above. 
Shall  meet  a  sure  reward. 

1034  CM. 

Deeds  of  charity. 

HIGH  on  a  throne  of  liixht,  O  Lord, 
Dost  thou  exalted  sliine  : 
What  can  our  poverty  bestow, 
Since  all  the  world  is  thine  ? 

2  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 
Partakers  of  thy  grace, 

Whose  humble  names  thou  wilt  confess 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

3  In  them  may'st  tliou  be  clothed  and  fed, 
And  visited  and  cheer'd ; 

And,  in  their  accents  of  distress. 
The  Saviour's  voice  be  heard. 

4  Whate'er  our  willing  hands  can  give, 
Lord,  at  thy  feet  we'  lay  ; 

Grace  will  the  humble  giil  receive. 
And  grace  at  length  repay. 

1035  L.  M. 

More  blessed  to  give  than  to  receive. 

HELP  us,  O  Lord,  thy  yoke  to  wear, 
Delighting  in  thy  perfect  will ; 
Each  other's  burdens  learn  to  bear, 

And  thus  thy  law  of  love  fulfil. 
2  He  that  hath  pity  on  the  poor, 

Lendeth  his  substance  to  the  Lord; 
And,  lo  !  his  recompense  is  sure, 
For  more  than  all  shall  be  restored. 


620  MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  Teach  xw,  with  jrlad,  nncrrudein^  heart. 
As  thou  haKt  bleat  our  vnrions  store, 

From  our  obumlance  to  inipurt 
A  lib'ral  jiortiuu  to  the  poor. 

4  To  thee  our  all  devotcfl  bo. 

In  whom  we  breathe,  and  move,  and  live; 
Freely  we  have  reeeivcd  from  thee  ; 
Freely  may  we  rejoice  to  pive. 

5  And  while  we  thus  oV)oy  thy  word, 
Ami  every  call  of  want  relieve, 

01  inuy  we  lind  it,  prueious  Lord  I 
More  ble!»t  to  give  than  to  receive. 

103G  r.  M. 

A  nnir^ritary  of  an  orphan  atylutn  :  by  tKt  cKildrtr 

A < JAIN  the  kind  revolving  vear 
Hiw  brought  this  happy  tfay ; 
And  wc  in  God'ti  blest  Itoude  ap{>ear 
Again  our  vowh  to  jjay. 

2  Our  watchful  guardinns,  robed  in  light. 
Adore  the  licavenly  King; 

Ten  thousand  thousand  seraphs  bright 
Incessant  ]>rai»es  »ing. 

3  They  know  no  want,  they  feel  no  care, 
Nor  ever  8itrh  n^  we  ; 

Sorrow  and  sin  are  Ht rangers  there. 
And  all  is  harmony. 

If  autrht  can  there  enliance  their  blisa, 
•  >r  raise  their  raptures  hiirher, 
\,  w  joyn  in  heaven  at  siirht**  like  this, 
New  anthems  fill  the  clioir. 

5  With  what  re»embling  caro  and  lovo 

IJoth  worKls  for  us  api»oar; 
Our  friendly  guardians  tnosc  above, — 

Our  benefactors  here. 


MARINERS.  621 


MARINERS. 

1037  5th  r.  M.  4  Zwi««  7s. 

Bmbarking. 

LORD,  whom  winds  and  seas  obey, 
Guide  us  through  the  watery  way; 
In  the  hollow  of  thy  liand 
Hide,  and  brmg  us  safe  to  land. 

2  Jesus,  let  our  faithful  mind 
Rest,  on  thee  alone  reclined : 
Every  anxious  thought  repress ; 
Keep  our  souls  in  perfect  peace. 

S  Keep  the  souls  whom  now  we  leave  ; 
Bid  them  to  eacli  other  cleave ; 
Bid  them  walk  on  life's  rough  sea; 
Bid  them  come  by  faith  to  thee. 

4  Save,  till  all  these  tempests  end, 
All  who  on  thy  love  depend ; 
Waft  our  ha}>py  spirits  o'er ; 
Laud  us  on  the  heavenly  shore. 

1038  CM. 

God^a  servcinia  safe  by  sea  or  land. 

HOW  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord ; 
IIow  sure  is  their  defence ! 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  help, — omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  remote, 
Supported  by  thy  care, 

Through  burnnig  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne 
High  on  the  broken  wave. 

They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 


622  MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 
Obedient  to  thy  will  • 

The  sea,  that  roa'rs  at  tny  command, 
At  tliy  eommaiiJ  is  Ptill, 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  doatlis, 
Thv  goodness  we'll  adore ; 

We'll  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  pa*t, 

And  humbly  hope  for  more. 
C  Our  life,  while  thou  preserv'st  that  life, 

Tliy  sacrifice  shall  be: 
Anil  death,— when  deatn  shall  bo  our  lot,- 

Shall  join  our  souls  to  thee. 

1039  12th  P.  M.  70,  To,  TS,  TO. 
Saf«  *Hth  Je»M  in  tha  ahip. 

TORD  of  earth,  and  air,  antl  sea, 
J  S;i;.-,  !ii.'  i:i  ]  ..n\,  r  and  graci*, 
!  I.  !•  r  :  !.\    t-iMr.  .■• ;    n  \s  e 

<  'Mr  -..^;'.-  an  i   i.'>.;i.'H  place, 
liold  an  unkiuiwn  land  to  try, 

We  launch  into  the  foaming  dec n ; 
Ro«ks,  and  storms,  anil  depths  dciy. 

With  Jesus  in  the  ship. 
2  Who  the  calm  can  understand. 

In  a  believer's  breast? 
In  the  hollow  of  His  hand 

Our  souls  securely  rest : 
Winds  nuiy  rise,  and  se4is  may  roar; 

We  on  his  love  our  spirits  stay ; 
Him  with  f^uiet  joy  adore 

Whom  winds  and  seas  obey. 

1040  Sth  P.  M.  4 /»■/»«  Ts. 
(fOd'$  ttond^ra  on  the  d*^. 

THKY  that  toil -upon  the  deep. 
And,  in  vessels  light  and  trail, 
O'er  the  niightv  waters  sweep, 
Witli  the  billow  and  the  gale, — 


MARINERS.  623 

2  Mark  what  wonders  God  performs, 
When  he  speaks ;  and,  uuconfiued, 

Rush  to  battle  all  his  storms. 
In  the  chariots  of  the  wind. 

3  Up  to  heaven  their  bark  is  whirl' d, 
On  the  mountains  of  the  wave ; 

Down  as  suddenly  'tis  liurl'd 
To  the'  abysses  of  the  grave. 

4  Then  unto  tlio  Lord  they  cry ; 
lie  inclines  a  gracious  ear, 

Sends  deliv'rance  from  on  high, 
Rescues  them  from  all  their  fear. 

5  O  that  men  would  praise  tiie  Lord, 
For  his  goodness  to  their  race ; 

For  the  wonders  of  his  word, 
And  the  riches  of  his  grace. 

1041  L.M. 

IT'is  xcay  U  in  the  sea. 

LORD  of  the  wide,  extensive  main. 
Whose  power  the  wind,  the  sea,  controls, 
Whose  hand  doth  earth  and  heaven  sustain, 
Whose  Spirit  leads  believing  souls: 

2  *Tis  here  thine  unknown  paths  wo  trace, 
Whieli  dark  to  human  eyes  appear ; 

While  through  the  mighty  waves  we  pass. 
Faith  only  sees  that  God  is  here. 

3  Throughout  the  deep  thv  footsteps  shine , 
We  own  thy  way  is  in  tlie  sea, 

O'erawcd  by  majesty  divine. 
And  lost  in  thine  immensity. 

4  Thy  wisdom  here  we  learn  to'  adore; 
Thme  everlasting  truth  we  prove ; 

Amazing  heights  of  boundless  power, 
Uufatnomable  depths  of  love. 


624  MISCELLANEOUS. 

1042  lOth  p.  M.  8  ?/n«  8s. 

n«  hoidfih  ih*  voters  in  Hit  hand. 

OTIIOr,  who  hast  sprca.l  out  tlie  skios. 
And  measured  tlie  dei>ths  uf  the  sea, 
Our  incense  of  praise  shall  arise 

In  joyous  thanksgiving  to  thee. 
Forever  tliv  presence  is  near. 

Thouffh  lieaves  our  hark  far  from  the  IdU'l  ; 
"We  ride  on  the  deep  without  fear: 

Tlie  waters  are  held  iu  thy  Lund. 
2  Etoniitv  oomes  in  the  sound 

Of  ^   '  t  never  can  sleep  ; 

Jelio.  -  us  round  ; 

Our  viilks  on  the  deep. 

Our  Fullicr,  we  look  up  to  thee, 

As  on  tow'rd  tlie  haven  we  roll ; 
And  faith  in  our  I'ilot  shall  bo 

An  anchor  to  steady  the  soul. 

1043  L.  M. 

Calm  in  th*  gtorm. 

(1LORY  to  Thee,  whoso  jwwcrful  word 
j  Hids  the  tempestuous  winds  arise; 
(Jlorv  to  thee,  the  sov'reipn  Lord 

of  uir,  and  earth,  and  sea,  and  skies. 
'J  Tx>t  air,  and  earth,  and  skies  ohey, 

And  seas  thine  awful  will  perforin  : 
From  them  we  learn  to  own  thy  sway, 

And  shout  to  meet  the  pathVinjf  storm. 
S  What  though  the  floods  lift  up  their  voice; 

Thou  hearest,  Ujnl,  our  loudt  r  cry; 
Tliey  cannot  damp  thy  children's  joys, 

of  shake  the  soul  when  God  is  ni^'h. 
4  Headlonjr  we  cleave  the  yawning?  deep, 

.\iiil  back  to  hi^'he!«t  heavi-n  are  lx>rne. 
Unmoved,  though  rapid  whirlwinds  sweep, 

And  all  the  watery  world  upturn. 


MAEINEES.  625' 

5  Eoar  on,  ye  waves  ,*  our  souls  defy 
Your  roaring  to  disturb  our  rest ; 

In  vain  to'  impair  the  calm  ye  try — 
Tlie  calm  in  a  believer's  breast. 

6  Rage,  while  our  faith  the  Saviour  tries, 
Thou  sea,  the  servant  of  his  will ; 

Kise,  while  our  God  permits  thee,  rise, 
But  fall  when  lie  shall  say, — Be  still. 

1044  s.M. 

Praise  for  protecting  mercy. 

WHEN  o'er  the  deep  we  rode, 
By  winds  and  storms  assail'd ; 
Wc  call'd  upon  the  ocean's  God, 
Whose  mercy  never  faU'd. 

2  The  tempest  heard  his  voice, 
The  winds  obey'd  his  will ; 

The  elements  withheld  their  noise, 
And  all  the  floods  were  stdl. 

3  With  joy  we  hail'd  the  shore, 
And  sate  the  vessel  moor'd ; 

With  frratcful  hearts,  that  liapny  hour, 
We  praised  the  ocean's  Lord.' 

4  Tlius,  while  o'er  seas  we  roam, 
Thy  goodness.  Lord,  wc  see ; 

Tliougli  distant  from  our  native  liome, 
Wc  are  not  far  from  thee. 

5  And  when  this  life  is  past. 
And  we  are  call'd  to  die. 

O  may  we  see  thy  face  at  last 
In  realms  beyond  the  sky. 

6  Tlien,  as  we  join  the  bands 
Bevond  the  swelling  wave. 

We'll  praise  thee  with  uplifted  hands^ 
And  smg  thy  power  to  save. 
40 


1 


626 

104: 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


29th  P.  M.  4  liru4  129. 
iSrrw,  Lord,  or  tr*-  p<rUh  ! 
Air  HEN  through  the  torn  sail  iho  wild  tempest 
M      \a  Ktreaminjf, 
When  o'er  the  dark  wave  the  red  lightning  is 

gleaming, 
Nor  hope  lends  a  ray,  the  poor  pcaman  to  cherish. 
We  fly  to  our  Maker,— Save,  Lord,  or  we  peritih ! 
'J  ()  Jut«u«*,  once  rock'd  on  the  brea-st  of  the  billow, 
Aroused  bytliesliriek  of  despair  from  thy  pillow, — 
Now  Heated  in  glory,  the  niariner  cherish, 
Wlioc-ries,  in  hi(?  anguish, — Save.L<^rd,orwoperisl.I 
r.  And,  <  >,  when  the  whirlwind  of  jiaasion  is  raginj;, 
Wiien  Din  in  our  hearts  it8  sad  warfare  in  wagii.g, 
Tnen  send  down  thy  grace, thy  redeemed  tocheri^l  ; 
Kcbukc  tlic  dcatrojer, — bave,  Lord,  or  Me  jxTitl. ! 


1046 


10,  \  11. 


ISth  p.  M. 
I>«lir>*ran<Sf  from  danger. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Ix^rd,  who  rules  with  a  word 
The  untraotable  seA, 
And  limits  its  rage  by  his  steadfast  decree: 
Whose  providenec  binds  or  rcleascfl  the  wind«. 

And  compels  them  again, 
At  his  beck,  to  put  on  the  invisible  chain. 

2  E'en  now  he  luUh  heard  our  crj',  and  appear'd 

On  the  face  of  the  deep. 
And  commanded  the  tempest  its  distance  to  keep ; 
Jibi  piloting  hand  hath  brought  us  to  laud, 

And,  no  longer  distress'd, 
We  are  joyful  again  in  the  haven  to  rest. 

3  O  that  all  men  would  raise  His  tribute  of  praise, 

His  giKvlness  declare, 
And  thankfully  sing  of  liis  fatherly  care; 
With  raj)ture  approve  His  dealings  of  love. 

And  tlie  wonders  proclaim 
Perform'd  bv  the  virtue  ot  Jcsus's  Ni 


TIME   ANJ)   ETERXITY. 


WATCH-NIGHT. 

1047  1st  P.M.  6  lines  S^.    • 

A  solemn  vigil. 

HOW  many  pass  the  guilty  nij?bt 
In  revelling  and  frantic  mirth  ! 
The  creature  is" their  sole  delight — 

Their  happiness  the  things  of  earth : 
For  us  sufhce  the  season  past : 
We  choose  the  better  part  at  last. 

2  We  will  not  close  our  wakeful  eyes, 
We  will  not  let  our  eyelids  sleep, 

But  humbly  lift  them  to  the  skies, 

And  all  a  solemn  vigil  keep ; 
So  many  nights  on  sin  bcstowM, 
Can  we  not"  watch  one  hour  for  God  ? 

3  We  can,  O  Jesus,  for  thy  sake, 
Devote  our  every  hour  to  thee ; 

Speak  but  the  word,  our  souls  shall  wake. 

And  sing  with  cheerful  melody: 
Tliy  praise  shall  our  glad  tongues  employ, 
And  every  heart  shall  dance  for  joy. 

4  Blest  object  of  our  faith  and  love. 
We  listen  for  thy  welcome  voice ; 

Our  persons  and  our  works  approve, 

And  bid  us  in  thy  strength  rejoice  ; 
Now  let  us  hear  the  mighty  cry. 
And  shout  to  find  the  Bridegroom  nigh. 

5  Shout  in  the  midst  of  us,  0  King 
Of  saints,  and  let  our  joys  abound ; 

Let  us  rejoice,  give  thanks,  and  smg. 
And  triumph  in  redemption  found; 
We  ask  in  faith  for  every  soul ; 
0  let  our  glorious  joy  be  full  1 


i 


626  MISCELLANEOUS. 

1045  29th  P.  M.  4  liruf  129. 

5rtr<%  Zorrf,  or  «y>  p«ri*h  ! 
Al'^HEN  tliroujrh  the  torn  mail  tho  v>\\<X  tempest 
IT      18  utreaniiiip, 
When  o'er  tlic  dark  wave  the  red  lightning  is 

gleaming, 
Nor  hope  lends  a  ray,  the  poor  seaman  to  eherish, 
Wf  lly  to  our  Maker,— Save,  Lord,  or  wc  pcrii»h! 
'1  < )  J  USUI*,  once  rock'd  on  the  brca.'it  of  the  billow, 
Arousfil  bytlic  shriek  of  despair  from  thy  pillow, — 
Now  Heated  in  glory,  the  mariner  cherish, 
Whoeries,inhibanguish, — Save,  Lord, or  we  perish! 
r.  And,  <  >,  when  the  whirlwind  of  jiaspion  is  rn^'inp, 
NVIieii  sin  in  our  hearts  its  >ad  warfare  is  wav^ii.g, 
Tiien  send  down  thyirrace,thyredeen»e<.l  tocherisl.; 
I.'i  bnke  tlic  destroyer, — bave,  Lord,  or  we  j'eribL  ! 

104G  16th  P.  M.  10,  5,  11. 

D^irerant^  from  danger. 

VLL  pmipc  to  the  Ix)rd,  who  rules  with  a  word 
The  nntraotable  sea, 
And  limits  its  nure  by  his  steadfast  decree: 
\Vhose  providence  bintl»  or  releasea  tho  vinds, 

And  conjpels  them  again. 
At  hi»  beck,  to  put  on  the  invisible  chain. 
U  E'en  now  he  luith  heard  our  cry,  and  nppear'd 

On  the  face  of  the  deep. 
And  commanded  the  temi>eht  its  distance  to  keep; 
Jii.t  piloting  lumd  hath  brought  us  to  laud, 

And,  no  longer  distrcss'd. 
We  are  joyful  again  \v\  the  haven  to  rest. 
3  O  that  all  men  would  raise  His  tribute  of  praise, 

His  g»K>lnet^8  declare, 
And  thankfully  sing  of  his  fatherly  care; 
With  rapture  approve  His  dealings  of  love. 

And  Uie  wonders  proclaim 
Perfurm'd  by  the  virtue  ol  Jesus's  Name. 


628  TIME  AND  ETEKNITV. 

C  O  tnay  we  all  trininpliant  rise  ; 

With'jov  upon  our  heads  return; 
All  1  far  aSovc  thepc  netler  skiop, 

r>v  thee  on  eagles'  winj/s  upborne, 
Tlinnnfh  all  yon  radiant  circles  move, 
An!  jrain  tho  liighcrtt  heaven  of  love. 

'1048  1st  P.  M.  fi  ?in«  8s. 

A  liring  mcri/cf  unto  the  Lord. 
"Vl'I^^DOM  ascribe,  and  might,  and  praiso, 
\  \    To  God,  who  lenptlien«  out  our  day.«» ; 
\'\\>)  sjMires  us  yet  nnotlur  year, 
All  1  inake«»  us  sec  bis  ir^Klnciigi  here: 
<  >  1 1  III  V  wc  all  tlic  time  redeem, 
Aj»d  henceforth  live  and  die  to  him! 
•J  How  often,  wlion  his  arm  was  bared, 
Hiifh  he  our  sinful  Israel  spared; 
!>■?  iiu'  alone. — his  mercy  cried. 
And  tuni'd  tlie  venpeful  bolt  aside; 
111  lulu'cd  another  kind  re])rieve. 
And  stranjjely  sutl'crM  us  to  live. 
8  Merciful  God,  how  shall  we  raise 
Our  hearts  to  nay  tliee  all  thy  praise? 
Our  liearts  sliall  beat  for  tliec  alone  ; 
Our  lives  shall  make  thy  ^'oo<lness  known; 
O'lr  souls  and  bodies  shall  be  thine, 
A  living  sacrifice  divine. 

1049  CM. 

A  midnight  mmg. 

JOIN,  nil  yc  ransomM  sons  of  grace, 
The  holy  jov  prolong, 
And  slioui'to  tlie  Kcdecmer's  praise 

A  solemn  n>idnight  8ong. 
2  Blessing,  and  thanks,  and  love,  and  might, 

Ik-  to  our  .Ifsus  given, 
Wlio  turns  our  darkness  into  lizht, 
Who  tum»  our  hell  to  heaven. 


NKW-VKAK.  631 

8  TlmnkH  for  luon'itis  pust  ri-ooivo; 

runloii  of  our  kImh  roiicw  ; 
Tcat'li  iirt  lioiK'dfortli  how  to  live 

Willi  (loniitv  ill  vinw : 
lilosH  tliy  word  to  youiif;  ami  old  ; 

Kill  iirt  with  a  Siiviour^H  lovi« ; 
And  \rh(iii  iifo^H  Hhort  talc  i^  tohl, 

May  wo  roigii  with  thco  ubovo. 


N  1-:  ^V  -  V  V.  A  K. 

\{)y,\  1^1 1,  r.  M.  10,  r.,  11. 

lii'llfWeil  fldclillj  illlll  SrUtt. 

(lOMK,  lot  UH  aM(>w  our  joiiriicy  pursuti, 
J     Roll  roun<l  with  tlui  year, 
And  never  wtaiid  f«till  till  tli<^  Master  appear, 
ills  a.h)ral)le  will  let  us  Kindly  fullll, 

And  our  talents  improve, 
\\y  tho  putieiico  of  hope,  and  the  labour  of  lovi-. 

*J  Our  life  ifl  n  drcnni;  our  tinui,  ns  a  Htrcam, 

Glides  swil\ly  away, 
Aii<l  tlie  fugitive  inonienl  refuses  to  Htay. 
Tile  iirrow  is  llown,     the  Jiioniont  is  gone; 

'['he  millennial  ^eur 
liushos  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  here. 

.'}  (>  that  caeli,  in  the  day  of  His  eoming,  m:iy 
say,  - 
1  liavo  fought  my  way  tlirouLrh  ; 
I  have  llnish'd  tlio  work  thou  didst  give  mo  to  do. 
O  thut  each  frotn  hin  Jjord  muy  rucoivo  tho  glad 
word,  — 
Well  and  faithfully  done! 
J'lntor  into  my  joy,  unA  sit  down  on  my  thron(>. 


632  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

1054  CM. 

Renewing  the  covenant 
pOME,  let  us  use  tlie  praoe  divine, 
\J  And  all,  with  one  accord. 
In  a  pernetual  covenant  join 
Ourselves  to  Christ  the  Lord ; — 

2  Give  up  oun»elveB,  through  Jesus'  power, 
His  Name  to  plorify; 

And  promise,  in  this  sacred  hour. 
For  God  to  live  and  die. 

3  The  covenant  we  tliis  moment  make 
Be  evfr  kept  in  mind  ; 

We  will  no  more  our  (iod  forsake. 
Or  cAst  his  words  behind. 

4  We  never  will  tlirow  off  his  fear. 
Who  hears  our  polemu  vow  ; 

And  if  thou  art  well  pleased  to  hear, 
Come  ilown,  and  meet  us  now. 

5  Thee,  Father,  iSon,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Let  all  our  hearts  receive ; 

Present  with  the  celestial  host. 

The  peaceful  answer  give. 
C  To  each  the  ci>v'nant  blood  apply, 

Whieh  takes  our  sins  awav ; 
And  register  our  nanus  on  High, 

And  Keep  us  to  that  day. 

1055  CM. 

With  praise  and  thanksgiving. 

SING  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise  ; 
All  praise  to  him  Wlongs ; 
Who  kindly  lengthens  out  our  days, 

Demands  our  choicest  songs  : 
His  providence  hath  brought  us  tlirongh 

Another  various  year ; 
We  all,  with  vows  and  anthems  new, 
Before  our  God  appear. 


NEW-YEAK.  633 

2  Father  J  thy  mercies  past  -we  own, — 
Thy  still  continued  care, — 

To  thee  presenting,  through  thy  Son, 

Whute'er  we  have  or  are  : 
Our  lips  and  lives  shall  gladly  show 

The  wonders  of  thy  love ; 
While  on  in  Jesus'  steps  wc  go, 

To  seek  thy  face  above. 

3  Our  residue  of  days  or  hours 
Thine,  wholly  thine,  shall  be; 

And  all  our  consecrated  powers 

A  sacrifice  to  thee, — 
Till  Jesus  in  the  clouds  appear. 

To  saints  on  earth  forgiven, 
And  brin^  the  grand  Sabbatic  year. 

The  jubilee  of  heaven. 

105G  3d  P.  M.  4  6s  cfc  2  8s. 

The  'barren  Jig-tree. 

THE  Lord  of  earth  and  sky, 
The  God  of  ages,  praise. 
Who  reigns  euthronod  on  high, 
Ancient  of  endless  days, — 
Who  lengthens  out  our  trials  here, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

2  Barren  and  wither'd  trees. 
We  cumbered  long  the  ground ; 

No  fruit  of  lioliness 
On  our  dead  souls  was  found; 
Yet  doth  he  ns  in  mercy  spare. 
Another  and  another  year. 

3  When  justice  bared  the  sword 
To  cut  the  fig-tree  down. 

The  pity  of  the  Lord 
Cried, — Let  it  still  alone : 
The  Father  mild  inclines  his  ear, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 


634        TIME  AND  etp:rmty. 

4  Jesas,  thy  8poakin>r  blood 
From  God  obtain'd  tlic  grace, 

"Who  therefore  hath  bcstow'd 
Oil  08  a  lonper  snaco ; 
Thon  didst  in  our  behalf  appear, 
And,  )o  I  we  see  another  year. 

5  Then  dig  about  the  rf>ot ; 
Break  up  our  fallow  ground; 

And  let  our  gra<'ifna  frnit 
To  thv  great  i  rid  ; 

()  U-t  us  ull  thy  J 
And  fruit  unto  j »  r  ■  ar. 


BREVITY  AND  UNCERTAINTY  OF  LIFE 

1057  s.  M. 

On  h<ginnin(/  a  new  year, 

OUR  few  revolving  vonn», 
Ilow  8wif>  they  glide  away; 
How  nhort  tlie  term  of  life  appears 
When  \m»t — but  a«  a  diiy  1 — 

2  A  dark  and  cloudy  day, 

Clouded  by  grief  and  »in ; 
A  host  of  cn'einiei*  without, 

DLntrcsHing  fean*  within. 

8  Ix)rd,  through  another  year 

If  thou  |x;niiit  our  htay| 
With  diligence  mav  we  pursue 

The  true  and  living  way. 

1058  CM. 

FraOt^  o/li/is. 

TIIEE  we  adore,  eternal  Namel 
And  humbly  own  to  ihco 
How  feeble  L*  i»ur  mortal  frame — 
What  dying  wontis  are  we  ! 


UNCERTAINTY  OF  LIFE.        635 

2  Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still, 
As  days  and  months  increase ; 

And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell, 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 
Tlie  breath  that  first  it  gave : 

"Whate'er  wo  do,  where'er  we  be, 
We're  trav'ling  to  the  grave. 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground. 
To  nush  us  to  the  tomb ; 

And  ncrce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5  Infinite  joy,  or  endless  wo, 
Attends  on  every  breath ; 

And  yet  how  unconccrn'd  we  go, 
Upon  the  brink  of  deatli ! 

C  Waken,  0  Lord,  our  drowsy  sendo 

To  walk  this  dang'rous  road; 
And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God ! 

1059  CM. 

Man  frail— God  eternal. 

OGOD,  our  help  in  ages  past. 
Our  hoixs  for  years  to  come. 
Oar  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home : — 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Still  may  we  dwell  secure; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 

And  our  defence  is  sure. 
8  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame. 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 

To  endless  years  the  same. 


636  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

4  A  thonRand  aj^s^  in  thj  sight, 

Art'  like  an  evening  gone ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  cndn  the  night, 

Ik'forc  the  rising  snn. 

6  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  Hon»  away; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  na  a' dream 

Dies  at  tlu;  oi)cning  day. 

6  The  biisv  trilx^s  of  flesh  and  blood. 
With  nlf  tlnir  iiires  and  fears, 

Are  carried  downwartl  by  the  flood, 
And  lost  in  full' wing  yean*. 

7  O  (iod,  our  help  in  aires  pafit. 
Our  hojK-  for  years  to  come : 

Be  thou  our  guiile  while  life  shall  last. 
And  our  iH.'ri»c'luttl  honjc ! 


lOGO  L.M. 

Earthly  things  rain  and  tranHtory. 

HOW  vain  is  all  beneath  the  skies  I 
How  transient  every  earthly  blis.-j  1 
How  slender  all  the  fondest  ties 
That  bind  us  to  a  world  like  this! 

2  The  evening  eloud,  tlic  morning  dew, 
The  witJj'ring  grass,  the  fading  flower. 

Of  eartlily  hojies  arc  euiblenm  true — 
The  glory  of  a  i»a.ssing  hour. 

3  But  thoneh  earth's  fairest  blossoms  die. 
And  all  iK'iieath  the  skies  is  vain, 

There  is  a  brighter  world  on  high, 
Ikyoiul  the  reach  of  rare  and  pain. 

4  Then  lot  the  hope  of  joys  to  como 
Dispel  our  cares,  aiidcfiase  our  fears: 

If  God  be  ours,  we're  trav'ling  home, 
Though  paijsiug  Uirongh  a  vale  of  tears. 


UNCEKTAINTY  OF  LIFE.         637 

1061  s.M. 

Plea  for  sparing  mercy. 

LORD,  let  mc  know  mine  end  ; 
My  clays,  how  brief  their  date  ; 
That  I  may  timely  compreheud 

IIow  frail  my  best  estate. 
2  My  life  is  but  a  span ; 

Mine  a<?e  is  naught  with  thee; 
And,  in  his  liighest  honour,  man 

Ls  dust  and  vanity, 
S  At  thy  rebuke  the  bloom 

Of  earthly  beauty  flies  ; 
And  grief  shall  like  a  moth  cousume 

All  that  delights  our  eyes. 

4  Iluve  pity  on  my  fears; 
Ilearkcn'to  my  ref^uest; 

Turn  not  in  silence  trom  my  tears, 
But  give  the  mourner  rest. 

5  0  snare  mc  yet,  I  nray ; 
Awhile  my  streni'th  restore, 

Ere  I  am  summon'd  hence  away, 
And  seen  ou  earth  no  more.  ' 

1062  L.M. 

TJis  aovTs  lest  portion. 

ALMIGHTY  Maker  of  my  frame. 
Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days ; 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am. 
And  spend  the  remnant  to  thy  praise. 

2  My  days  are  shorter  thau  a  span ; 
A^little  point  my  life  appears  ; 

How  frail,  at  best,  is  dying  man! 
How  vain  are  all  his  hopes  and  fears ! 

3  Vain  his  ambition,  noise,  and  show ; 
Vain  are  the  cares  which  rack  liis  mind : 

He  heaps  up  treasures  mix'd  with  wo. 
And  dies,  and  leaves  them  all  behind. 


638  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

1  O  be  a  nobler  portion  mine! 

Mv  God,  I  bow  before  thy  throne ; 
Kart'lj'H  flectiiikf  trciLsures  I  rt-siirn, 

And  fix  my  ho[>c  on  thee  alone. 

1063  s.  M. 

Our  fiilh*r» ;  vth^re  or*  tKe\/  T 

HOW  Hwift  the  torrent  rolls 
That  boars  u»  to  the  aea; 
Tlu'  tide  that  hurries  thoughtless  80uls 

To  va*t  eternity. 
J  'Hjr  fat}jen«,  where  are  they, 

With  all  they  cnllM  their  own? 
Their  ioyj*  an<l  (frirtV,  and  ho^tes  and  cures, 

And  we&lth  and  honour,  gone. 
■    (Jod  of  our  fnthern.  hear. 

Thou  c\'erlafti'  -  *-"■  ■  '  ' 
While  we,  as  «>ii  -t  verge. 

Our  souls  to  t;  m  I. 

t  *  »f  all  the  j)ioiirt  dead 

May  wo  the  fi><>tsteps  trace. 
Till  with  tlieni.  in  the  land  of  liglit, 

We  dwell  before  thy  face. 

10G4  4th  P.  M.  8M,  &S«. 

Tfi^  hHnk  offiiU. 

To:  on  n  '  k  of  land, 

J  'Twixt  •  M.led  peas,  I  stand, 

Sf.-nrc,  ill-     -  -     .  - 
\       '.ut  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
i.       'vo*  me  to  that  heavenly  place, 

'  T  -LuVs  me  up  iu  liell. 
•-■<»<.!.  mine  inmost  soul  convert. 
Ah  1  .ill  I  ly  on  my  thoughtftil  heart 

Ktenmi  thiujrs  impress: 
(iive  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight. 
And  tremble  »>n  the  brink  of  fate, 

And  wako  to  right<}ou9ncss. 


UNCERTAINTY  OF  LIFE.         639 

3  Before  me  place,  in  dread  an-ay, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
To  jud^e  the  nations  at  thy  bar; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here- 
with serious  industry  and  fear 

Ktcrnal  bliss  to'  ensure: 
Tliine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  sutler  all  thv  riifhteous  will. 

And  to  the  end  endure. 
T)  Then,  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transi>ort-ed  frojn  this  vale,  to  live 

Ana  reitrn  with  tiiee  above. 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full,  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 


10G5 


L.  M. 

The  inevitable  doom. 


TREMENDOUS  God,  with  humble  ftar, 
Prostrate  before  thv  awful  throne, 
The  word  unchangeable  wo  hear — 
Thy  sov'reign  righteousness  we  own. 

2  'Tis  fit  we  should  to  dust  return, 
b^ince  such  the  will  of  God  Most  High; 

In  «in  conceived,  to  trouble  born. 
Born  to  lament,  and  toil,  and  die. 

3  Submissive  to  thy  just  decree. 

We  all  shall  soon  from  earth  remove; 
But  when  tliou  sendost.  Lord,  for  me, 
O  let  the  messenger  be  love. 

4  Whisper  thy  love  into  my  heart ; 
Warn  me  of  my  approaching  end  ; 

And  then  I  joyfully  depart. 
And  then  I  to  thy  arms  ascend. 


640  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

106G  L.M. 

A  ptactfvl  death.  eenpecUd,  and  prayed  for. 

SHRINKING  from  the  cold  linnd  of  deaths 
I  soon  shall  patlur  up  my  feet ; 
Shall  s*o(.n  nsi).'ii  tlii->  flcotiiiir  brt-fttli. 
And  die, — my  futhcn*'  God  to  meet, 

2  Nnmber'd  amonp  thy  people,  I 
Expect  with  joy  thyfnec  to  sec: 

Becau!*o  thon  didst  for  sinnere  die, 
Jesus,  in  death  remember  me! 

8  O  that,  without  a  lin^'riiv?  (rroan, 
I  mav  the  welcome  word  rcivive; 

My  binly  with  my  charjre  Iny  down. 
And  oooMC  at  once  to  work  and  live. 

4  Walk  with  me  thronirli  the  dreadful  shaile, 
And,  certified  that  thou  art  mine, 

Mv  sj>irit,  calm  and  undi.»may'd, 
1  shall  into  thy  hands  rcsijjfn. 

6  No  anxious  doubt,  no  fruilty  ploom, 
Shall  damp  whom  Jesus'  pfescuce  cheers  : 

My  Lijfht,  my  Life,  my  God  is  come, 
And  glory  in  his  face  api^ars. 

10G7  LM 

/  am  going  the  way  of  all  the  earth. 

PASS  ft  few  swiftly  floetincr  years, 
And  all  that  now  in  bodies  livo 
Shall  rjuit,  like  me,  the  vale  of  tears, 
Their  righteous  wntenfc  to  receive. 

2  But  all.  '  '■  *'  ■  e  remove, 
May  mil  Ivca  prepare 

In  that  et.  <■  ; 

And,  0  my  GuJ,  bliall  X  be  ther«  ? 


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DEATH  AND  PJESUEEECTION.    641 
DEATH    AND    RESUREECTIOX. 

1068  S.M. 

Solemn  thougliU  on  the  future. 

ND  am  I  born  to  die  ? 
To  lay  thifl  body  down  ? 
And  must  my  tremljling  spirit  flj 

Into  a  world  unknown? — 
A  land  of  decpe^;t  sliadc, 

Unpierced  by  human  thought ; 
The  arcary  recrions  of  the  dead, 
Where  all  things  are  forgot! 

2  Soon  as  from  earth  I  go, 

What  will  become  of  me? 
Eternal  happiness  or  wo 

Must  then  my  portion  be : 
Waked  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 

1  from  my  eravc  shall  rise, 
And  sec  tlic  Judge,  with  glory  crown'J, 

And  see  the  flaming  skies ! 

S  How  shall  1  leave  my  tomb — 

With  triumph  or  regret  ? 
A  fearful  or  a  if>yfnl  doom, 

A  curse  or  blessing,  meet? 
Will  angel  bands  convey 

Their  brother  to  the  bar  ? 
Or  devils  drag  my  soul  away, 

To  meet  its  sentence  there? 

4  Who  can  resolve  the  doubt 

That  tears  my  anxious  breast  ? 
Shall  I  be  with  the  damn'd  cast  out. 

Or  numbered  with  the  blest  ? 
I  must  from  God  be  driven, 

Or  with  my  Sa^•iour  dwell ; 
Must  oome  at  his  command  to  heaven, 

Or  else— depart  to  hell! 
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642  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

10G9  CM. 

A  xolcffrom  iht  gravf. 

n.\RK!  from  the  tomb  a  doleful  eouuU  ; 
Mv  ears,  attend  the  cry: — 
Ve  living'  men,  come  view  tlie  ground 

Wlicrc  you  must  shortly  lie. 
'1  PrinccH,  this  clay  mupt  be  your  bed, 

In  finite  of  all  your  towers; 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  Lead, 

Shall  lie  xs&  low  as  ours. 
S  Great  (totl  I  is  thia  our  certain  doom. 

And  are  we  still  neoure  \ 
8tiU  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 

And  yet  prepared  no  more  f 
4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quick' ning  graro. 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  tliis  dying  flesh, 

Wi'll  rise  above  the  sky.' 

1(17(1  h.  M. 

{ 'hriif»  prt*mce  makf»  dftith  «i#i/. 
TyniV  slionld  wo  start,  aiid  four  to  die  ? 
n     What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  arc  ! 
]>eath  is  the  gate  to  emlless  jov, 
And  yet  wo  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dyinc  strife, 
Friglit  our  appronohing  souls  away  ; 

And  wf  shrink  buck  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  O  Mould  my  Ix)r«l  his  servant  meet, 

My  sold  wo'uld  stretch  hor  wings  in  lia-stc, 
Flv  fi-ariess  throjigh  doatli's  iron  L'tite, 
N'or  feel  the  terrors  us  ^he  pa.-^s'd. 

4  .lesus  can  make  a  dyini*  bed 
Feel  sotl  as  downy  pillows  are. 

While  on  his  breast!  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 


DEATH  AND  EESUEEECTIOX.     643 

1071  c.  M. 

Death  of  children. 

TIIY  life  I  read,  mv  gracious  Lord, 
With  transport  all  diviue  ; 
Thine  image  trace  in  every  word, 
Thy  love  in  every  line. 

2  Methinks  I  see  a  thousand  charms 
Spread  o'er  thy  lovely  face, 

While  infants  in' thy  tender  anns 
Receive  the  smiling  grace. 

3  I  take  these  little  lambs,  said  he, 
And  lay  them  in  my  breast ; 

Protection  they  shall  find  in  me, 
In  me  be  ever  blest. 

4  Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose, 
But  can't  dissolve  my  love ; 

MilUons  of  infant  souls  compose 

Tlie  family  above. 
T)  His  words  the  happy  parents  hear, 

And  shout,  with  joys  divine, — 
<)  Saviour,  all  we  have  and  arc 

Shall  be  forever  thine. 

1072  4th  P.  M.  8SC,  886. 

The  momentous  qtiefMon. 
i  ND  am  I  only  born  to  die  1 
A  And  must  I  suddenly  comply 

With  nature's  stern  decree  ? 
What  after  death  for  me  remains  1 
Celestial  joys,  or  hellish  pains, 

To  all  eternity. 
2  IIow  then  ought  I  on  earth  to  live, 
While  God  prolongs  the  kind  reprieve, 

And  props  the  house  of  clay  ? 
My  sole  concern,  my  single  care. 
To  watch,  and  trenible,  and  prepare 

Against  that  fatal  day. 


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DEATH  AND  KESUKEECTIOX.     64T 

1077  37th  P.  M.  CO,  86,  8S. 

Friends  separated  for  a  season. 

FRIEND  after  friend  departs : 
Who  hath  not  lost  a  friend  ? 
There  is  no  union  liere  of  hearts 
That  finds  not  here  an  end: 
Were  this  frail  world  our  only  rest, 
Living  or  dying,  none  were  blest. 

2  Beyond  the  flight  of  time, 
Beyond  this  vale  of  death, 

There  surclv  is  some  blessed  climo 
Where  life  is  not  a  breath, 
Nor  life's  atieetion  transient  fire. 
Whose  sparks  fly  upward  to  expire. 

3  There  is  a  world  above, 
Where  parting  is  unkno^mi ; 

A  whole  eternity  of  love, 
Form'd  for  the  good  alone: 
And  faith  beholds  the  dying  here 
Translated  to  that  happier  sphere. 

4  Thus  star  by  star  declines, 
Till  all  are  pass'd  away, 

As  morning  high  and  higher  shines, 

To  pure  and  perfect  day ; 
Nor  snik  those  stars  in  empty  niglit, — 
Tiiey  hide  themselves  in  heaven's  own  light. 

1078  7th  P.  M.  8  ^^ne»  Ts. 

JBfssneclness  of  those  who  die  in  the  Lord. 
ARK  !  a  voice  divides  the  skv  : — 


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Happy  are  the  faithful  dead! 
lu  the  Lord  who  sweetly  die, 

They  from  all  their  toils  are  freed; 
Them'the  Spirit  hath  declared 

Blest,  unutterably  blest; 
Jesus  is  their  great  reward, 

Jesus  is  their  endless  rest. 


648  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

2  Follow'd  b^-  their  work?  they  go, 

"Whore  tlieir  Head  is  ^'t>no  before; 
Keconeiled  by  pracc  below, 

Grace  hath  oi>enM  mercy's  door; 
Justified  through  fuith  alone, 

Here  thev  knew  their  sinn  forplven; 
Here  thev  luid  their  burden  down, 

IIallow'*U,  and  made  meet  for  lieaven. 


1079  ^thr.U.S  Ums  7 f<. 

0>nUnu/d.—  77i^  Saviour'$  tmile. 

"IVHV  slionld  we  lament  the  lot 
IT     Of  a  miint  in  Christ  deceaeod  ? 
Let  the  world,  whu  know  us  not, 

Call  us  ho}H;k'hR  and  unblest: 
When  from  flesh  tiie  spirit,  freed, 

lla.-*tc'ns  homeward  to  return, 
Mortals  cry,— A  num  is  dead! 

Angclh  biiig,— A  ckUd  is  bom  ! 

2  Bom  into  tlic  world  above, 

They  our  happy  brother  preet; 
Bear  him  to  the  throne  of  love, 

Placx^  him  at  the  Saviour's  feet: 
Jesus  smiles,  and  says, — Well  done  I 

Ciood  and  faithful  servant  thou! 
Enter  and  receive  thy  crown  ; 

Reign  witL  mo  triumpUout  now. 

S  A  nereis  catch  the'  approving  pound, 

liow,  und  bless  the  just  award  ; 
Hail  the  heir  with  ^lor>-  crown'd. 

Now  rejoicinjr  with  his  Lord, — 
Fuller  joys  ordain'd  to  know, 

Waiting  for  the  pen'ral  doom, 
When  the'  archangel's  trump  shall  blow,- 

Rise,  ye  dead,  to  judgment  come. 


DEATH  AND  EESUKEECTIOX, 


649 


1  QgQ  1st  P.  ]SL  G  lines  Ss. 

Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit. 

JESUS   was  ever  love  like  thine  1 
Thy  life  a  scene  of  wonder  is ; 
Thv  death  itself  is  all  divine,  , 

While,  pleased  thy  spirit  to  dismiss, 
Thou  dost  out  of  the  flesh  retire, 
And  like  the  Prince  of  life  expire. 

2  Thy  death  supports  the  dyinj?  saint; 
Thv  death  my  sov'reign  comtort  be; 

While  feehle  flesh  and  nature  faiut, 

Arm  wilh  thy  mortal  a^ouy ; 
And  fill,  while  soul  and  body  part, 
With  life,  immortal  life,  my  heart. 

3  0  let  thy  death's  mysterious  power. 
With  all  its  sacred  weight,  descend, 

To  consecrate  my  final  hour,— 

To  bless  me  with  thy  peaceful  end : 
And,  breathed  into  the  hands  divine, 
My  spirit  bo  received  with  thmo. 

1081  ^' ■^* 

Let  me  die  the  death  of  tlie  righteous. 

OFOR  the  death  of  those 
Who  slumber  in  the  Lord ! 
O  be  like  theirs  my  last  repose, 

Like  theirs  my  last  reward. 
2  Their  bodies  in  the  ground, 

In  silent  hope,  mav  lie. 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  3oyful  sound 

Shall  call  them  to  the  sky. 
S  Their  ransom'd  spirits  soar, 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love. 
To  meet  the  Saviour  they  adore, 

And  reigu  with  him  above. 


650  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

4  0  for  the  death  of  those 
"Who  plumber  in  the  Lord  ! 

0  be  like  theirs  my  last  rcpopc, 
Like  theirs  my  last  reward. 

1082  CM. 

Death  gain  to  the  faithful. 
"II^IIY  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow 
IT    When  God  recalls  his  own, 
And  bids  them  leave  a  world  of  wn, 

For  an  immortal  crown  ? 
2  Is  not  e'en  death  a  pain  to  those 

"Whose  life  to  God  was  given  i 
Gladly  to  earth  their  eyes  they  close, 

To  o|x;n  them  in  heaven. 
S  Their  toils  are  past,  their  work  is  done, 

And  they  are  fully  blest ; 
They  foutrht  the  flt;ht,  the  victory  won. 

And  cnter'd  into  rest. 

4  Then  let  our  sorrows  cease  to  flow; 
God  has  reoall'd  his  own ; 

But  let  uur  hearts,  in  ever}'  wo, 
Still  say, — Thy  will  be  done. 

1083  L.M. 

The  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

HOW  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies  I 
When  sinks  a  wear>'  soul  to  rest! 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eves! 

How  j^^cntly  heaves  the'  expiring  breast  I 
2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away; 

So  sinks  the  pale  when  storms  are  o'er; 
So  gently  bhut**  the  eye  of  dav ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  sfiore. 

5  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, — 

A  culm  which  life  nor  death  destroys; 
And  naught  disturbs  that  peace  profound 
"Which  liis  unfetter'd  soul  enjoys. 


DEATH  AND  EESUKEECTION.     651 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 
Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell ! 

How  bright  the'  unchanging  morn  appears ! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell! 

5  Life's  labour  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, — 
Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies. 

While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, — 
How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies  I 

1084  CM. 

The  death  of  a  pastor. 

TO  thee,  0  God,  when  creatures  fail. 
Thy  flock,  deserted,  flies; 
And  on  the'  eternal  Shepherd's  care, 
Our  steadfast  hope  relies. 

2  When  o'er  thy  faithful  servant's  dust 
Thy  saints  assembled  mourn, 

In  speedy  tokens  of  thy  grace, 
O  Zion's  God,  return ! 

3  The  powers  of  nature  all  are  thine, 
And  tliine  the  aids  of  grace ; 

Thine  arm  hixs  borne  thy'  churclies  up, 
Through  each  succeeding  race. 

4  Exert  thy  sacred  influence  here, 
And  here  thy  suppliants  bless ; 

And  change  to  strains  of  cheerful  praise 
Our  accents  of  distress. 

1085  1st  P.  M.  6  lines  8s. 

Whose  faith  folloxo. 

HE'S  gone !  the  spotless  soul  is  gone, 
Triumphant,  to  his  place  above ; 
The  prison  walls  are  broken  down ; 

The  angels  speed  his  swift  remove, 
And,  shouting,  on  their  wings  he  flies. 
And  gains  his  rest  in  paradise. 


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DEATH  AND  EESUEEECTION.     655 

2  Our  brother  the  haven  hath  gam'd, 
Outflying  the  tempest  and  wind ; 

His  Test  he  hath  sooner  obtain'd, 
And  left  his  companions  behind. 

Still  toss'd  on  the  sea  of  distress, 
Hard  toiling  to  make  the  blest  shore, 

Where  all  is  assurance  and  peace, 
And  sorrow  and  Bin  are  no  more. 

3  There  all  the  ship's  company  meet, 
Who  sail'd  with  the  Saviour  beneath ; 

With  shouting  each  other  they  greet, 
And  triumpli  o'er  sorrow  and  death : 

The  voyage  of  life's  at  an  end; 
The  mortal  affliction  is  past: 

The  age  that  in  heaven  they  spend, 
Forever  and  ever  shall  last. 


1090  9th  P.  M.  87,  87,  87,  87. 

The  dying  Christian.  i 

HAPPY  soul,  thy  days  are  ending,  | 

All  thy  mourning  days  below ; 
Go, — the  angel  guards  attending, — 

To  the  sight  of  Jesus  go. 
Waiting  to  receive  thy  spirit, 

Lo !  the  Saviour  stands  above ; 

Shows  the  purchase  of  his  merit, 

Reaches  out  the  crown  of  love. 

2  Struggle  through  thy  latest  passion, 

To  thy  great  Kedeemer's  breast ; 
To  his  uttermost  salvation. 

To  his  everlasting  rest. 
For  the  joy  he  sets  before  thee. 

Bear  a'  momentary  pain ; 
Die,  to  live  a  life  of  glory  ; 

Suffer,  with  thy  Lord  to  reign. 


G56  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

Klin  L.  M. 

Th4  Qrare  ahnli  rtMore  iU  Irutl. 

TJN'VKIL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb; 
U    Tuke  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trimt ; 
And  give  these  BacreJ  relies  room 

To  slumber  in  the  silent  dost. 
1  Nor  pain,  nor  (rrief,  nor  ftnxiotis  fear 

Invade  thy  l)ounds  :  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  nleeper  licre, 

While  au^rcU  watch  the  »oft  repose 
8  So  Jc^wn  i*lcpt ; — Goal's  dyinj?  Son 

I*a<*sM  tliroujjrh  the  prave',  and  blcfst  tlic  boil; 
Rest  lu-re,  ble^t  saint,  till  from  l>is  throne 

The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  sliatle. 
4  Break  from  his  thr<jno,  illustrioui*  morn  ; 

Attend.  0  earth  I  his  sov'reign  word  ; 
Restore  tiiy  trust — a  glorious  form — 

Call'd  to'  ajjccud  and  meet  the  Lord. 

1092  7th  P.  M.  8 /in/-*  7«. 

A^>$^nifiKtm  the  Itody—prfftrnt  xcUh  th«  Lord. 

LO '.  the  ]>ri.s*ncr  is  released, 
Ligljten'd  of  his  fleshly  load ; 
Where  the  weary  are  at  rest, 

He  is  pather'd  into  God  ! 
\jo\  tJie  pain  of  life  is  pnf^t. 

All  his  warfare  now  is  o'er : 
Deuth  and  hell  Whind  are  cast ; 

Ciricf  and  suff'ring  are  no  more. 
2  Join  wo  then,  with  one  accord, 

In  the  new  and  joyful  song: 
Absent  from  our  loving  Ixjrd, 

We  shull  not  continue  lontf ; 
We  shall  quit  the  house  of  clay, 

We  a  i>ettcr  lot  sliall  share. 
Wo  shall  see  the  realms  of  day, 

Moot  our  happy  brotlicr  there. 


DEATH  AND  KESUEEECTION.     657 

1003  I^M. 

Day  dawns  on  the  night  of  the  grave^ 

SHALL  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life, 
Forever  moulder  in  the  grave  ? 
«,  iinst  thou  forget  thy  glorious  work, 

Thy  promise,  and  thy  power,  to  save  I 
2  In  those  dark,  silent  realms  of  night 

Shall  peace  and  hope  no  more  arise  ? 
No  future  morning  light  the  tomb, 

Nor  day-star  gild  tfie  darksome  sides? 
o  Cease — cease,  ye  vain,  desponding  fears: 

Wlien  Christ,  our  Lord,  from  darkneasspraiig. 
Death,  the  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 

And  heaven  with  praise  and  wonder  rang. 

4  Fuith  sees  the  bright,  eternal  doors 
Unfold,  to  make  his  children  way  j 

They  shall  be  clothed  with  endless  life, 
And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 

5  The  trump  shall  sound — the  dead  shall  w;ike; 
From  the  cold  tomb  the  slumb'rcrs  sprinir : 

Tiirough  heaven,  with  joy  their  myriads  riM  . 
And  hail  their  Saviour' and  their  King. 

1094  CM. 

Ctrtainli/  of  the  rtntTTeetum  dUpth  the  gloom  of  the  grave, 

WHY  do  we  mourn  for  dying  friends, 
Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  scuds, 

To  call  them  to  his  arms. 
2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too. 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  should  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 

To  keep  us  from  our  love. 
•J  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  ton)b? 
T'loie  once  the  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  loft  a  lonir  perfume. 
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658  TIMK  AND  ETEKNITV. 

4  llie  prnvo*  of  nil  his  Paints  ho  blest, 

Ai.  I       '      '  '  <vcrv  Ik'J  : 
\\  I  .  (•  thiiij;  incml>cr8  rest, 

i'..:  .  (lying  llcad  ( 

:.  Thcnco  he  nrosc,  a'^ccndinjr  high, 

And  BhowM  our  lect  the  way : 
Up  to  tho  Ix)rvl  our  llci*h  shall  lly, 

At  the  great  rising  day. 

C  Tlun  lot  :"  impct  sound, 

And  hi«l  :  - 

Awnkc,  yc  ;.  ^:uuud; 

Vc  aaiuts,  ascvud  Liiu  ekius. 

lo:).')  r.  M. 

Atr.ilinQ/t-om  tJu  dust  tcWi  shouts  qf  praim, 

'PMKOrdll  sorrow's  niirht,  and  danger's  jKith. 
I    Aiir  '  •■>  •  ■•  ■"■    -'      • 

Wc,  f. 

Aiu  :.. 

riicrc,  when  ilie  turinoii  i«  uo  more, 

And  all  our  i»<»\\crs  deray, 
«'nr  cold  rt'iiiain.H  in  h<»!it\tdo 

Sliuil  slceji  the  years  away. 
•    . .   -  '1    --     '   ■■  -ircly  Imd 

.1  dnsL, 
.  io  rtiu.iur*  t  I  uiirih  may  ItcnL 
V..t  tK>'  rhna  hnruwj.  or  extinct, 
'      '  !ie; 

'  spark  shall  riao 

Ky. 

Tlto-K'  ashes,  too,  this  little  dust, 
Our  KatherV  rare  shall  keep, 
.1  the  last  nncel  rise  and  break 
The  lo.jj  Olid  dreary  bleep. 


DEATH  AND  EESUKRECTION.     659 

lOOG  ^.M. 

Sown  a  nfiiural  body,  raised  a  spiritual  body. 
A  Nl>  must  this  body  die— 
ix  Tlii'^  wcU-wrontrlit  frame  decay? 
Anl  must  tlicse  active  limbs  of  mine 

Lie  mould'rin*,^  in  tlic  clay  ? 
'2  Cornintioii,  earth,  and  worms, 

SluiU  but  rctino  tliis  flesh, 
Till  my  triumphant  spirit  corac3 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  Go'l  my  Kc  Icemer  lives, 
And  over  froui  the  skies 

Looks  down,  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  ArrayM  in  glorious  graco 
Shall  these  vilo  bodies  shine. 

And  every  gliape,  and  every  face, 
Be  liciivenly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hoj^es  we  owe, 
Lord,  to  thy  dyini;  love: 

O  may  we  bless  thy  ffrace  below, 
And  sing  thy  grace  above  1 

6  Saviour,  accent  the  praise 
Of  these  our  nmnble  sungs, 

Till  tunes  of  nobler  soiukI  wo  raise 
With  our  inunortal  tongues. 

1097  L.  M. 

Sown  in  weakneAn,  raised  in  glory. 

THE  mornin.^  flowers  display  their  sweets^ 
And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold, 
As  careless  of  the  noontide  heats, 
As  fearless  of  the  evening  cold. 
2  Nipp'd  bv  the  wind's  untimely  blast, 

Parch'd  by  the  sun's  directer  ray, 
The  momentary  glories  waste, 
The  short-lived  beauties  die  away. 


660  TIME  AND  ETEKNITV. 

3  So  blooms  the  human  face  divino. 
When  youth  its  pride  ot"  beauty  show**; 

Fairer  tlian  Bprinp  tlie  colours  shine, 
Aud  sweeter  thou  the  virgin  rose. 

4  Or  worn  by  slowly-roUinff  vcars, 
Or  broke  bv  sickness  in  a  ilay, 

The  fudinjr  ^ffory  disappeni-y>. 
The  short-lived  beauties  die  awny. 

r>  Yet  tlicsc,  new  risinjj  from  the  toin}>. 

With  lustre  brighter  fur  shall  shine, 
llcvivc  with  cvcr-durin^r  bloc»m, 

Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 

6  lx»t  sickness  bla^t,  let  death  devour. 

If  heaven  mtjst  rcconi|H>n.>*o  our  pains  ; 
Perish  the  jrrass,  and  fatlc  the  flower, 

If  finn  the  word  of  tiod  remains. 


1008  s.  M. 

Thf  pUdgr  of  immortality. 

OUR  (Treat  Creator,  (Jf^d, 
Who  built  tliis  house  of  clov. 
Can  re-inspire  the  breothle»»  cfod, 

In  his  aptMtinted  day. 
From  dust  he  forin'd  us  man, 

Aiul  shall  we  doubt  his  j>ower? 
No,  surely  the  Almivrhty  can 
Our  mouldcr'd  du.«*t  icstorc. 

2  Who  breathed  into  onr  earth 

The  breath  of  life  divino. 
Can,  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 

(iod'and  the  sinner  join: 
Tluis  we  the  pletlgc  receive 

Of  immortality. 
Sure  that  our  l>o<lies  too  shall  livo 

Forever  one  witb  thee. 


DEATH  AND  EESUEEECTION.     661 

1099  1st  p.  M.  6  ^m^^  8s. 
In  myfleih  sluilll  see  God. 

I  CALL  the  worlrPa  Redeemer  mine  ; 
He  lives  who  died  for  me,  I  know, — 
Who  bouj^ht  my  soul  with  blood  divine: 

Jesus  shall  re-apwar  below, — 
Stand  in  that  drcacfful  day  unknown, 
And  fix  on  earth  his  heavenly  throne. 

•I  Then  tlie  last  jndgmcnt-day  shall  come ; 

And  though  tlie  worms  this  skin  devour, 
.L'he  Jud<re  sliall  call  me  from  the  tomb, 

Shall  bid  the  gi'eedy  grave  restore, 
And  raise  this  individual  me, 
God  in  the  flesh,  my  God,  to  see. 

3  In  this  identic  body,  I, 

With  eyes  of  flesh  refined,  restored, 
Shall  see  tliat  self-same  Saviour  nigh, 

See  for  myself  mv  smiling  Lord; 
See  with  inett'able  delight^ 
Nor  faint  to  bear  the  glorious  sight. 

4  Then  let  the  worms  demand  their  prey, 
Tiie  greedy  grave  my  reins  eonsumo; 

With  joy  I  drop  my  niouldVing  clay, 

And  rest  till  my'Kcdeemer  come; 
On  Christ  my  life,  in  death  rely, 
Secure  that  I  can  never  die. 

1100  CM. 

Exulting  in  the  final  victcrry. 

WHEN  the  last  trumpet's  awful  voioe 
This  rending  earth  shall  shake, — 
When  opening  graves  shall  yield  their  charge. 
And  dust  to  life  awake, — 

3  Those  bodies  that  corrupted  fell 

Shall  incorrupt  arise, 
And  mortid  forms  shall  spring  to  life 

Immortal  in  the  skies. 


(362  TIME  AND  ETEENITY. 

o  Behold,  wlmt  heavenly  prophets  sang 

Is  now  at  last  fnlfillVl ; 
And  Death  yield;*  up  his  ancient  reign, 

Aud,  vanquisli'd,  quits  tlic  ticld. 

4  Let  Faith  exalt  licr  joyful  voice, 
And  now  in  triiunph  hint?: — 

O  Grave,  where  is  thy  vietory  i 
And  where,  O  Death,  thy  bting? 


1101  7th  r.  M.  S  Zin^^ 

CMhfd  villi  immorialit]/. 

SriRIT,  leave  thy  house  of  clay; 
Linjj'ring  dtist,  resign  tliy  breath  ; 
Spirit,  cast  tliy  cliuinj*  away; 

Dust,  bo  thou  dissolved  in  death: — 
Thus  the  miirhty  Saviour  s^»caks. 

While  the  faithful  Christian  dies; 
Thus  the  bonds  of  life  he  breaks. 
And  the  ransoni'd  captive  llica. 

2  Pris'ner,  long  dotninVl  below, 
I*ris'ner,  now  with  freedom  ble«*t, 

Welcome  from  a  world  of  wo ; 

Welcome  to  a  land  of  rest: — 
Tims  the  choir  of  angels  sing. 

As  they  bear  the  soul  on  high, 
While  with  hallelujahs  ring 

All  the  rcgioiui  of  the  sky. 

3  Grnve,  the  guardian  of  onr  dnst, 
Grave,  the  treasury  of  the  skicB, 

Every  atom  of  thy  trust 
Rests  in  hope  airain  to  rise : 

Hark  1  the  judgment  triun|>et  calls — 
Soul,  rcbuildthy  huuso  of  clay ; 

Immortality  thy  walls. 
And  eternity  thy  day. 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT.  663 

THE    DAY    OF    JUDGMENT. 

1102  4th  r.  M.  SSO,  8Sfi. 
Tokens  of  the  judgment  a  source  of;mj  to  the  believer. 

HOW  happy  arc  tlic  little  flock, 
Who,  sate  boncatli  their  giiardiau-rocic, 
In  all  coinmotions  rest! 
When  war's  and  tumult's  waves  run  \i\^\\. 
Unmoved,  above  the  storm  they  lie, 
Tliey  lodge  in  Jesus'  brctist. 

U  The  plague,  and  dearth,  and  din  of  war. 
Our  Saviour's  swift  approach  declare, 

And  bid  our  hearts  arise : 
Karth's  basis  shook,  contirms  our  hope; 
Us  cities'  tall,  but  lifts  us  up, 

To  meet  thee  in  the  skies. 

r>  Thy  tokens  we  with  joy  confess. 
The  war  proclaims  tiie  Prince  of  peace, 

The  earthquake  speaks  thy  power: 
The  famine  all  thy  tuhicss  brings, 
Tiic  plaiTue  ]M-cscnts  thy  healing  wings, 

And  nature's  finid  hour. 

4  Whatever  ills  the  world  befall 
A  pledge  of  endless  good  we  call, 

A  sign  of  Jesus  near: 
His  chariot  will  not  long  delay ; 
We  hear  the  rumbling  wheels,  and  pray, — 

Triumphant  Lord,  appear. 

1103  8th  P.  M.  87,  87,  47. 
Tl't!  also  shall  appear  xcith  Him  in  glory. 

LIFT  your  heads,  ye  friends  of  Jesus, 
Partners  in  his  patience  here: 
Christ,  to  all  believers  precious, 
Lord  of  lords,  shall  soon  appear: 

Mark  the  tokens 
Of  his  heavenly  kingdoni  near. 


G64  TIME  AND  ETEKNITY. 

•J  Sun  and  moon  are  both  confounded, 
Darken'd  into  endless  niirht, 

^Vhcn,  with  unjfcl-host.s  siirroiinded, 
In  his  Father's  plory  bright, 

liciiniR  the  Saviour, 
Sliinca  the  everlasting  light. 

.".  Sec  the  stars  from  heaven  falling; 

Hark,  on  earth  the  doleful  cry ; 
Mt-n  on  r<»eks  and  mountains  eiilling, 

While  the  frowning  Judge  draws  nigh 
Hide  us,  hide  us, 

Kocks  and  mountiiinA,  from  hi«  eye  ! 

4   With  what  diff'rent  exclamation 
Shall  the  saints  hi:)  banner  sco ! 

IW  the  tokrns  of  his  pa>«si()n, 
By  the  marks  received  for  mo : — 

All  disix>rn  him : 
.\Jl  with  uliouts  cry  out, — 'Tia  lie  I 

.''  liol  'tis  lie  I  our  hearts'  Desire, 
(,'omc  for  his  csi>oused  below ; 

<  ;ome  to  join  us  with  his  choir. 
Come  to  niake  our  joys  o'crflow  : 

Palms  of  vict'ry, 
Orowua  of  glorj',  to  bestow. 


1104  Mh  r.  M.  4  ;»/i<^ 

SiQfXM  of  approaching  judgment 

IN  the  sun,  oinl  moon,  and  st.'irs, 
Rigns  and  w  onden*  there  shall  be ; 
J juth  shall  quake  with  inward  war», 
Nations  with  perplexity. 

2  Soon  shall  ocean's  hoary  deep, 
ToHs'd  with  stronger  tempcsti*,  rise ; 

Wilder  storms  the  mountains  sweep, 
Louder  thunders  rock  the  skies. 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT.  665 

3  Dread  alams  shall  shake  the  proud, 
Pale  amazement,  restless  tear; 

\nd   amid  the  thunder-cloud, 
'  Shall  the  Judge  of  men  appear. 

4  But  though  from  his  awful  face 
Heaven  shall  fade,  and  earth  shall  fly, 

Fear  not  ye,  his  chosen  race, 
Your  redemption  druwcth  uign. 

Jlie  second  advent. 

H 


L.  M. 


E  comes!  He  comes!  the  Jndj^e  severe. 
xjL  The  seventh  trumpet  speaks  hnn  near, 
His  lightnings  flash,  his  thunders  roll ; 
How  welcome  to  the  faithtul  soul ! 
2  From  heaven  angelic  voices  sound: 
See  the  almighty  Jesus  crown  d : 
(iirt  with  omnipotence  and  grace, 
And  glory  decks  the  Saviour  s  tacc. 
:3  Descending  on  his  great  white  throne, 
Ho  claims  the  king;loms  tor  his  own ; 
The  kingdoms  all  obey  his  word. 
And  hail  him  their  triumphant  Lord. 
4  Shout,  all  the  people  of  the  sky. 
And  all  the  saints  of  the  Most  High ; 
Our  Lord,  who  now  his  right  obtains, 
Forever  and  forever  rcigna. 

1106  c.M. 

Secrets  of  the  heart  made  known. 

AND  must  1  be  to  judgment  brought, 
And  answer  in  that  day 
For  every  vain  and  idle  thought, 

And  every  word  I  say  i 
2  Yes,  everv  secret  of  my  heart 
Shall  shortly  be  made  known, 
And  I  receive  my  just  desert 
For  all  that  I  fiave  done. 


66Q  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

3  How  •nrcfiil  then  ought  I  to  live; 
With  what  religious  fear; 

Wlio  such  a  j*trict  acconnt  must  givo 
For  my  behaviour  here. 

4  Thou  nwful  Judge  of  quick  and  dead, 
The  watchful  piwer  bestow; 

So  shall  I  to  luv  ways  take  heed, — 

To  all  I  speak  or  do. 
.'.  If  now  thou  standest  at  the  door, 

0  lot  Tiic  foci  thuo  near; 

And  make  my  ix?aco  with  God,  before 

1  at  thy  bar  api^ar. 

1107  s.M. 

Prepare  u»/or  tfiat  dny, 

BKIK^LD!  with  awful  pomp 
The  Judge  prejvire*  to  come; 
The'  archangel  sounds  the  dreadful  trump. 
And  wukcs  the  gcu'ral  doom. 

2  Nature,  in  wild  amaze, 

Her  dissolution  mourns; 
lilushc!*  of  blood  the  moon  deface; 

Tho  Hun  to  darknc>»  tumx. 

5  The  livincr  look  with  drca«l ; 
Tl>e  frighted  dead  ari«e. 

Start  from  the  monumental  bed, 
An.l  li!^  their  gimslly  eyes. 

4  Horrors  all  hearts  anpal ; 

They  quake,  they  adrick,  they  en**, 
Bid  rooks  and  mountains  on  them  fall ; 

But  rocks  and  mountains  fly. 

6  Great  God,  in  wliom  we  live, 
I'rcpjire  us.  fi.r  that  tiny: 

Help  us  in  Jo.hus  to  l>clieve, — 
To  watch,  and  wait,  and  pray. 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT.  667 

1108  S.M, 

Tlie  solemn  midnight  cry. 

TITOU  JndjSfc  of  quick  and  dead, 
Before  wlioi^c  bar  severe, 
With  holy  jov  or  fruilty  dread. 

We  all  shall  soon  appear; 
Our  caution'd  souls  prepare 
For  that  tremendous  day. 
And  fill  us  now  with  watchful  care. 
And  stir  us  up  to  pray : 

2  To  prpy,  and  wait  the  hour, 
That  awful  hour  unknown, 

When,  robed  in  niajesty  and  power, 
Thou  shalt  from  lieavcn  come  down. 

The'  immortal  Son  of  man, 
To  judjjc  the  human  race, 

Witliall  thy  Father's  dazzlinfj  train, 
With  all  thy  glorious  grace. 

3  To  damp  our  earthly  .ioys, 

To'  increase  our  trracious  fears. 
Forever  let  the  archansel's  voice 

Be  sound  ins:  in  our  cars 
The  solemn  midnieht  cry, — 

Ye  dead,  the  Judcre  is  como; 
Arise,  and  meet  hitn  in  the  sky, 

And  meet  your  instant  doom. 

4  O  may  we  all  be  found 
Obedient  to  thy  word, 

Attentive  to  the  trumpet's  sound, 

And  looking  for  our  Lord. 
O  may  we  thus  ensure 

A  lot  among  the  blest ; 
And  watch  a  moment  to  secure 

All  everlasting  rest. 


G68  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

1100  l^M. 

TV  dreadful  day. 

THE  day  of  wrath,  tliat  flrcsulfiil  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  sliall  pass  away  ! 
What  i)o\vor  »hall  be  the  sinner's  stay? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day— 
'J  When,  shriv'linfr  like  a  narchdd  scroll, 
The  flamincr  heavens  together  roll ; 
And,  louder  yet,  and  yet  ini)re  dread. 
Swells  the  hii:h  trump  that  uakes  the  dead  I 
3  O,  on  tlmt  day.  that  wrathful  day. 
When  man  to  judgment  wukes  from  cloy, 
lie  thou,  O  Christ,  tiie  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

1110  C.  M. 

The  great  day  of  Hit  tcrath. 

WO  to  the  men  on  earth  who  dwell. 
Nor  dread  the'  Almi>rhty's  frown, 
When  (iod  doth  all  his  wrath  reveal, 

And  shower  his  judgments  down. 
2  Sinners,  expect  those  heaviest  showers: 

To  njeet  your  (Jod,  prepare ; 
For,  lo!  the  seventh  angel  poura 

Ills  vial  on  the  air. 
o  Tx) !  from  their  scats  the  mountains  leap; 

Tne  mountain-*  arc  not  found; 
Trunsnorted  far  into  the  deep, 

.\ud  in  the  ocean  drown'd. 
•1  Who  then  shall  live  and  face  the  throne. 

And  see  the  Judge  severe  ? 
When  lieavcn  and  earth  are  fled  and  gone, 

O  where  shall  I  ajipear  i 
'}  Now,  only  now,  against  that  hour 

W'e  mav  a  place  provide ; 
Beyond  tlie  grave,  ncyond  the  power 

Of  hell,  our  spirits  "hide : 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT.  669 

6  Firm  in  tlic  all-destroying  shock, 

Mav  view  the  final  scene ; 
For,  lo !  the  everlasting  Eock 

Is  cleft  to  take  us  in. 
nil  8th  r.  M.  8T,  87,  47. 

Behold,  ITe  cometh  ! 

LO  '  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
Once  for  favour'd  sinners  slain ; 
Thousand  thousand  saints,  attending, 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train: 

Halleluiah! 
God  appears  on  earth  to  reign. 

2  Evcrv  eye  shall  now  behold  him 
Kobed  in  dreadful  majesty ; 

Those  who  set  at  naught  and  sold  him. 
Pierced  and  nail'd  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing,    ^ 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  All  the  tokens  of  his  passion 
Still  his  dazzling  body  bears; 

Cause  of  endless  exulUition 
To  his  ransom'd  worshippers ; 

With  wliat  rapture 
Gaze  we  on  those  glorious  scars. 

4  Yea,  Amen !  let  all  adore  thee, 
Hi^^h  on  thine  eternal  throne ; 

Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory ; 
Make  thy  righteous  sentence  known: 

Jah  !  Jehovah ! 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  thine  own. 

1112  nth  r.  M.  76,  76,  77,  76. 

—  With  the  voice  of  the  archangel. 

JESUS,  faithful  to  his  word. 
Shall  with  a  shout  descend : 
All  heaven's  host  their  glorious  Lord 
Shall  joyfully  attend: 


670  TIIIE  AND  ETERNITY. 

Christ  phall  como  with  drcadfnl  noise; 

Li;;htnlri:r3  swift  nn>\  tliundcrs  loud; 
Witii  the  prcat  ardmnp'orrt  voice, 

And  wiih  the  trump  of  God. 

2  First  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise ; 

Tlicn  we  that  yet  remain 
Shall  be  oau;;ht  up  to  tl:o  skies, 

And  Bce  our  Lord  nfrain. 
We  shall  meet  him  in  iIjo  nir; 

All  mpt  u\y  to  heaven  sliall  l>c: 
rind,  and  lovp,  and  praise  him  tliere, 

To  all  eternity. 

Who  can  tell  the  happlnos? 

This  plorious  hope  atl'ordb? 
Jov  unuttcrM  wo  possess 

lu  tlicsc  reviving;  words: 
Happy  wliile  on  earth  wo  breathe; 

Mi;,'"itior  bliss  onlain'd  to  know: 
Tramplinir  down  nin,  hell,  and  death, 

To  ihc  third  heaven  wc  go. 

Ill:]  s.> 

— A  nd  xcith  Vi«  trump  of  GckI, 

IN  expectation  pweet, 
We  wait,  and  W\n>j,  and  pray, 
Till  ('hri:<t's  triumplud  ear  we  meet, 
And  Bee  an  etulless  day. 

2  He  comes  I — the  ConqnVor  comes; 
Death  falls  beneath  his  swonl ; 

Tlie  joyful  pris'ners  burst  their  tombe, 
And  ri>o  to  meet  their  Lord. 

3  The  tnnnpct  sounds,— Awake! — 
Ye  dead,  to  judpnient  como  I — 

The  pillars  of  creation  shake, 
Wliilc  hell  receives  her  doom. 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT.  671 

4  Thrice  happy  morn  for  those 

Who  love  the  ways  of  peace; 
No  nif^ht  of  sorrow  o'er  shall  close, 

Or  sliadc  their  perfect  bliss. 

1114  CM. 

Tlie  dreadful  sentence. 

riTIIAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 
1   The'  appointed  hour  niakos  haste, 
When  1  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 

And  pass  the  solemn  test. 
•2  Jesus,  thon  source  of  all  my  joys, 

Tliou  ruler  of  my  heart, 
IIow  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 

Pronounce  the  word, — Depart ! 
8  The  thunder  of  that  awf\d  word 

AVould  so  torment  my  ear, 
'Twould  tear  my  soul  asunder,  Lord, 

With  mo.-t  tornieutin:^  four. 
4  What,  to  be  banisliM  from  my  Lord, 

And  yet  forbid  to  die ; 
To  linjjrer  in  eternal  pain, 

And  death  forever  Hy  ? — 
')  O  wretched  state  of  deep  despair, 

To  see  my  God  remove. 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 

1  must  not  tiiste  his  love. 

1115  L.M. 

Tlie final  confiagration. 

TIIR  srreat  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 
(While  twice  ten  thousaiid  thunder*^  roar/' 
Tear  up  the  grraves,  and  cleave  the  ground, 

And  make  tlie  greedy  sea  restore, 
li  The  greedy  sea  shall  yield  her  dead ; 
The  earth 'no  more  her  slain  conceal; 
Sinners  shall  lift  their  guilty  head, 
And  shrink  to  sec  a  yawning  hell. 


672  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

3  But  wp,  who  now  onr  Lord  confess, 
And  faithful  to  the  end  endure, 

Sliall  stand  in  Jesus'  rigfhteousness : — 
Stand,  OS  the  Eock  of  Ages,  sure. 

4  Wc.  while  the  stars  from  heaven  Bhall  fall, 
And  mountains  are  on  mountains  hurl'd, 

Shall  stand  unmoved  amidst  them  all, 
And  smile  to  see  a  burning  world. 

'>  The  earth  and  all  the  works  therein 
Dissolve,  hy  raging  llames  destroy'd ; 

While  wc  survey  the  awful  scene. 
And  mount  above  the  fiery  void. 

6  By  faith  we  now  transcend  the  skies. 
And  c)n  that  ruinM  world  look  dowu: 
By  love  above  all  height  wo  rise, 

'And  sliarc  the  cvc-rla^tiug  throne. 

1  1  1  G  C.  M. 

Tilt  dissolution  of  all  Vungs, 

J?>>rS,  to  thy  dear  wounds  we  flee; 
We  shelter  in  thy  side; 
Assured  that  all  who  trust  in  theo 
Shall  evennorc  abide. 

2  Then  let  the  thund'ring  trnip-^et  sound  ; 
The  latest  li;rhtnings  crlare  ; 

The  mountains  melt;  the  solid  ground 
Dissolve  as  liquid  air; 

3  The  huge  celestial  bodies  roll 
Amidst  the  gen'ral  fire; 

And  shrivel  as  a  parchment  scroll, 
And  all  in  smote  expire : — 

4  Yet  still  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  rcigna, 
When  nature  is  destroy'd; 

And  no  created  thing  remains 
Tiiroughout  the  flamin;;  void. 


( 


DAY  OF  JUDGME^s^T.  673 

5  Sublime  on  liis  eternal  throne. 
He  speaks  the'  almighty  word: 

His  iiat  is  obey' J  :  'tis'doue ; 
And  paradise  restored. 

6  So  be  it ;  let  this  system  end ; 
This  ruinous  earth  and  skies  ; 

The  new  Jerusalem  descend, — 
The  new  creation  rise. 

7  Thy  power  omnipotent  assume; 
Thy  brightest  majesty ; 

And  when  thou  dost  in  glory  come, 
My  Lord,  remember  me. 

1117  39th  P.  M.  87,  87,  687. 

The  end  of  things  created. 

GREAT  God !  what  do  I  see  and  bear ! 
The  end  of  things  created ; 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear. 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  : 
The  trumpet  sounds ;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  eontain'd  before; — 
Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  him. 

2  The  dead  in  Cln-ist  shall  first  arise, 
At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 

Cauo-ht  up  to  meet  liim  in  the  skies, 
With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding: 

No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay ; 

His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 
On  those  prepared  to  meet  him. 

3  Great  God !  what  do  I  see  and  hear ! 
The  end  of  things  created: 

Behold  the  Judge  of  man  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated :  ^ 

Low  at  his  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  awaj 
And  thus  prepare  to  meet  him. 
43 


GT4  TIMK  AND  KTEKNITY. 

1118  12th  r.  M.  76,  76,  78,  ?• 

Sf^urity  qfthf  Hght^nu  at  th«  last  dop. 

STAND  the'  omnipotent  decree; 
,    .Icliovuli'n  will  bo  dono ; 
Nnturr's  I'lul  wc  wait  to  soo, 
AikI  luiir  her  Ihiul  ^rroun. 
Lot  this  I'urtli  ilihHolvc,  and  Mend 

In  dentil  the  wicked  nn<l  the  just  ; 
Let  those  i><»nd'rouR  orh«  descend. 
And  grind  us  into  dust:  — 

2  MoHtu  Hconrc  the  rijrhteous  nmn ; 

At  l\is  Kedeonier's  hock, 
Sure  to'  einerpc  and  rise  «vaiTi, 

And  jnount  above  the  wreck  : 
Lol  tlie  lieaviiid>  Hpirit  towers, 

T/iko  Ihinies  o'er  nature'i*  t'unerul  pyre; 
Triuniplis  in  innnortal  powers, 

And  chipH  his  wings  of  lire. 

S  Nothinjr  hath  the  just  to  lose, 

r.\  worltls  on  worlds  destroN'd; 
I'nr  beneath  his  feet  he  views, 

With  smiles,  the  flaming  void; 
Sers  this  universe  renew'd, — 

Tlie  grand  millennial  reign  bocun ; 
Sliouts,  with  all  tlie  sons  of  (lod, 

Around  the'  eternal  throne. 

4  lusting  in  tliis  glorions  hope, 

To  be  at  last  restored, 
Yielil  wt>  now  our  hotlies  up, 

To  ('arlh<iuake,  plagtic,  or  sword  : 
List'ning  for  tlio  cJiU  <livino. 

The  latest  triunpet  of  the  seven, 
Soon  our  soul  and  dust  shall  join, 

And  both  lly  up  to  heaven. 


CLOSE   OF    WORSHIP. 

1119  3d  p.  M.  4  6s  &  2  8s. 

Parting ; — to  meat  again. 

JESUS,  accept  the  praise 
That  to  thy  Name  belongs ; 
Matter  of  all  our  lays, 
Subject  of  all  our  songs : 
Throujrh  thee  we  now  together  came, 
And  part  exulting  in  thy"  Name. 

2  In  flesh  we  part  awhile, 
But  still  in  spirit  join'd. 

To'  embrace  the  happy  toil 
Thou  hast  to  each  assign'd  ; 
And  while  we  do  thy  blessed  will, 
We  bear  our  heaven  about  us  still. 

3  O  let  us  thus  go  on 

In  all  thy  pleasant  ways. 
And,  arm'd  with  patience,  run 

With  joy  the'  appointed  race: 
Keep  us  and  every  necking  soul, 
Till  all  attain  the  heavenly  goal. 

4  There  we  shall  meet  again. 
When  all  our  toils  are  o'er. 

And  death,  and  grief,  and  pain, 

And  parting  are  no  more : 

We  shall  with  all  our  brethren  rise, 

And  see  thee  in  the  flaming  skies. 

5  0  happy,  happy  day. 
That  calls  thy  exiles  home  ; 

The  heavens  shall  pass  away. 
The  earth  receive  its  doom : 
Earth  we  shall  view,  and  heaven,  destroy'd, 
And  shout  above  the  fiery  void. 


G74 


TIME  AND  ETEKMTY. 


1118 


12tli  r.  M.  76,  76,  78, 


Security  qfth*  righteous  at  tkt  lost  day. 

STAND  the'  omnipotent  decree; 
,    .IfliovahV  will  oo  done; 
Nnturc's  end  wc  wait  to  see, 
And  luar  her  fin»l  proan. 
Lot  thin  earth  dissolve,  and  lilend 

In  dt-ath  the  wicked  and  the  jnst ; 
Let  th»>be  |H»nd'rou«  orbn  descend, 
And  grind  na  into  dnst:— 


At 


t<>oa»  man ; 
.    k, 
affain. 


And  mount  hUac  the  wreck  : 
Lo:  tlio  heavenly  Hpirit  toworn, 

].']..    !'..M»s  o'er  naturc'H  funeral  jnrc 

11  immortal  |>«>wer>, 
A:    .  i  i  .!  s  his  wings  of  tire. 

8  TCothinff  hath  the  inst  to  low, 

1\\  worlds  on  worlds  destroy 'd; 
Inr  Umath  his  feet  he  views^ 
Wir'i  vniiU-J,  thr  flnndnp  void; 
; .  . wM,— 

.:  reit'n  hocun ; 

.:  .        lis  of  Goo, 

Around  the"  ctoruul  throne. 


•'.  IJ.stine  1 
To  he  at 

Yi.-l.l   we   K 


na  hope, 


;.  s  up. 

'I '    •  :.!i ii'juuke,  i>»ji>fiic,  or  sword  : 
1..-'":.  !(_'  IT  tlie  call  divine, 

Tiie  latest  trumpet  of  tlic  scveo, 
Soon  our  soul  and  dust  shall  join^ 

And  both  fly  up  to  licaven. 


CLOSE   OF   WORSHIP. 


1119  3dP.  M.  4  6.S  &  2  8s. 

Parting  ;—to  meH  again. 

JESUS,  accept  the  praif^e 
That  to  thy  Name  belongs; 
Matter  of  nil  our  lava, 
Subject  of  all  our  songs: 
Throujrh  thee  we  now  together  came. 
And  part  exulting  in  thy  Name. 

2  In  flesh  we  part  awhile, 
But  still  in  spirit  join'd, 

To'  embrace  the  happy  toil 
Thou  huat  to  each  assign'd  ; 
And  while  we  do  thy  blessed  will, 
Wo  bear  our  heaven  about  us  still. 

3  O  let  ns  thus  go  on 

In  all  thy  pleasant  ways, 
And,  arm'd  with  patience,  run 

"With  joy  the'  appointed  race: 
Keep  us  ancl  every  seeking  soul, 
Till  all  attain  the  heavenly  goal. 

4  There  we  shall  meet  again. 
When  all  our  toils  are  o'er. 

And  death,  and  grief,  and  pain. 

And  parting  arc  no  more  : 

We  shall  with  all  our  brethren  rise, 

And  see  thee  in  the  flaming  skies. 

5  O  happy,  happy  day, 
That  calls  thy  exiles  home  ; 

The  heavens  shall  pass  away. 
The  earth  receive  its  doom: 
Earth  we  shall  view,  and  heaven,  destrovM, 
And  shout  above  the  fiery  void. 


676  CLOSE  OF  WORSHIP. 

6  According  to  his  word, 
Ilis  oath,  to  sinners  given, 

We  look  to  see  restored 
The  ruinVi  earth  and  heaven  ; 
In  a  new  world  his  truth  to  nrove, 
A  world  of  righteousness  ana  love. 

7  Tlion  let  us  wait  the  Bound 
Tliat  shall  our  souls  roleaso, 

And  labour  to  V»o  found 
Of  him  in  spotless  i>eaco: 
In  perfect  holiness  reuew'd, 
Adom'd  with  Christ,  and  meet  for  God. 

1120  CM. 

separated,  but  in»^arobU. 

GOD  of  all  consolation,  take 
The  plory  of  thy  gmcc ; 
Thy  git\i4  to  thee  wo  render  back 
In  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Through  thee  wc  now  together  came. 
In  singleness  of  heart ; 

Wc  met,  O  .lesns,  in  thy  Name, 
And  in  thy  Name  wc  part. 

3  We  part  in  body,  not  in  mind ; 
Our  rninds  continue  one ; 

And  each  to  each  in  Jesus  join'd, 
We  hand  in  hand  go  on. 

4  Subsist  as  in  ns  all  one  soul ; 
No  power  can  make  us  twain ; 

And  mountains  rise,  and  oceans  roll. 
To  sever  us  in  vain. 

5  Present  we  still  in  spirit  are, 
An<l  intimat<.-ly  nigh ; 

While  on  the  wings  of  faith  and  prayer 
Wc  to  each  other  fly. 


CLOSE  OF  woi:6iiir. 


679 


1125  5th  p.  M.  4 /.v.  Ts. 

For  a  g^n^ral  blotting. 

VfOW  may  Ur  vrh-^  fr-iTi  thf  .V-vl 

.1.  •,• 

Al.      .  -      - 

•i  Mav  he  teach  as  to  fHilfll 

Wlint  i.H  i-lfiLHinif  in  hii*  sight; 
Make  nn  p<.rff<a  In  hi«  will, 

An<l  jirejwTve  u*  Jay  anl  iri;:lit. 
8  To"    -  •  '•    '     ■     ■•       -       . 

W 

WlCi  8th  p.  M.  ST,  87,  47 

For  tk*  Splrlft  {f\/lu^nc^*. 

COME,  thou  »OM!-trnn'<f'«'^n1n!j  Sj.Irit : 
BlciMi  il»r  *>>■■•  ' : 

Lfl  each  heart  * 

llainc  the  went.  •<cJ  ; 

Kruni  thr  (t«»^jicl 
Now  supply  thy  p«opWs  ne©.l. 
i  O  •       •     .     .- 

^^ ;  ^vc; 

lAi  .  _ 

J<-  ■  rulU  reoci^e, 

A  r 

To  I  i\  jru-  >  iiuJ  glory  livc- 

1127  8lh  p.  M.  87,  87,  47. 

For  Oi^fuln^tn  o/jttn<M  and  Joy. 

I<>U1>.  di'«mi!«^  n»  with  thv  blc^^^iIlL' ; 
J    V\\l  OMr  1h':i--     ■■  ■•■    •    •     ■•    !  •    -r -  • 
].(«t  UH  en.'h,  til  ■ 
Triumph  in  r 

O  rcfrenh  us, 
Travellin;?  through  this  wilderness. 


078  CLOSE  OF  WORSHIP. 

8  Tliongh  wc  hero  should  meet  no  more, 
Yet  Uicrc  is  a  brighter  ^ho^c ; 
There,  released  (Vom  toil  ami  \fa'm, 
Therf  m-^  s!)  m«y  m<»ct  again. 

'  1  od  of  h(M%-en, 
I  : 

'-• .•   .    ■     .;i%-inc, 

May  oar  hcana  bo  ever  thiuo. 

1123  41iit  p.  M.  87,  87,  PT.  ^ 


LOKP,  .li)»?ni!i«  Uf  witli  !hv  blrsuhi^'; 
h 

btiU 
Kill  . 

ri 

Wh.  .tatin. 

Th  <r  prain*. 

1124  ! 

/Vr  fi  , 

NOW  mav  tho  < 
Who  tn>m  ? 
Koat.  •  ;., 

On, 
2  Tl  '  :  w.-l  blood 

\V: 
To  f:  .  -st  «nre, 

(►n  'A.  ■  .    - 

a  IVn".    • 

To 
Aixl   ■  ^'  in  his  sight 

In- 
4  For  -..r's  aako 

W.  TiY ; 

With  k''"r^  i''\  I,,-*  iianio  b«  rrown*d, 

ThroQgh  heaven's  eternal  daj. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


1130  L.M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  liim,  all  creatures  here  Wlow ; 
I'raiHe  him  alcove,  ye  lieavenly  host; 
I'raise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy' Ghost. 

1131  CM. 

mo  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  GLost, 
X   Wlio  s^veetlv  all  aj^ree 
To  save  a  worl(i  of  sinners  lost, 
Eternal  glory  be. 

1132  CM.  Double. 

TIIK  God  of  mercy  be  adored. 
Who  calls  our  souls  from  death, 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word, 

And  new-ereatine  breath; 
To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  all-divine, — 
Tlie  One  in  Tliree,  and  three  in  One. — 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

1133  s.  M 

To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  One  in  Three, 
Bo  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  forever  be. 

1134  1st  P.  M.  6  line^  89. 

IMMOKTAL  honour,  endless  fame. 
Attend  the'  almighty  Father's  Name : 
Tlio  Saviour  Son  bo  glorified, 
"VVho  for  lost  man's  redemption  died; 
And  equal  adoration  be, 
E'.ornal  Comforter,  to  thee! 


-! 


M 


v.. 


\m 


ftUI»i»"  — 


1   Per 


G82  DOXOLOGIES. 

113.")  2d  p.  M.  6 /in/*  8». 

V^>^V  to  the  prront  nnd  sRorcd  Three, 
i\   Tho  FHthcr,  Son,  nnd  Spirit,  be 
'  '  raise  and  clory  ^rivon, 

tlio  wf)rlJs  where  (.iod  is  knt A\ri, 
1.  .;ijrcls  near  the  throne. 

And  ail  the  salutd  in  eartli  and  Leaven. 

13G  3d  p.  M.  4  6s  A-  -2 

fod  the  Father'«  tlirono 
;q>etnal  honours  raise; 
Iflof)'  to  God  t!>e  Son, 

And  to  the  Spirit  praise : 
With  all  our  powers.  Eternal  Kinp, 
Thy  cverhujling  pniisc  we  sinjf. 

1137  4llj  p.  M.  88«,  b8«. 

TO  Kother,  Son,  and  Holy  lihojit. 
The  CukI  whom  Ijcaven^s  triumphant  hot-: 
And  HAint«4  on  earth  adore; 
lU'  »flory  iM  in  ages  pat»t. 
And  now  it  is,  and  j»o  ^iiall  lant 
When  time  bhall  be  no  n>ore. 

1138  Mh  r.  M.  4  ;i««^ :. 
QFNO  we  to  our  Go<l  above, 

i^  I'raiso  eternal  an  Ids  love; 
I'raisf  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, — 
I  uthor.  Sou,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

1139  6lh  p.  M.  (Win/^  7. 

PKAISE  the  Name  of  (;o<l  most  hi^h  ; 
Praise  him  all  l>elow  the  sky; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host — 
Fallier,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost: 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Kvcrmore  his  prai««e  shall  last. 


DOXOLOGIES.  683 

1140  8th  r.  M.  87,  87,  47. 

GREAT  Jehovah  !  wc  adoro  thee,— 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  join'd  in  f,'lory 
On  the  Kume  eternal  throne : 

Endless  nraiscs 
To  Jehovah,  Three  iu  One. 

1141  0th  P.  M.  87,  87,  87,  87. 

PRAISE  the  God  of  our  salvation; 
1 'raise  the  Father's  boundless  love ; 
I'ruise  the  I^mb,  our  expiation ; 

Praise  the  Spirit  from  above, — 
Author  of  the  new  creation, — 

liirn  by  whom  our  spirits  live; 
Un<livided  adoration 
To  the  one  Jehovah  give. 

1142  10th  P.  M.  4 /;«^v  e-. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  and  blest, 
Tlie'  eternal,  supreme  Throe  in  One, 
Was,  is,  ancl  shall  be  still  addressM. 

1143  12th  P.  M.  70,  70,  78,  70. 
riATIIER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

4    Thy  (iodliead  we  adore, — 
Join  witli  the  celestial  host, 

Who  praise  thee  evermore ! 
Live  bv  earth  and  heaven  adored. 

The  Three  in  One,  the  One  in  Three  ; 
IIolv,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

All  glory  be  to  thee ! 

1144  17th  P.  M.  4  Une^  10s. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  ever  blest, 
Eternal  praise  and  worship  be  address'd ; 
From  ajrc  to  age,  ye  saints,  his  Name  a<lore, 
And  spread  his  fame,  till  time  shall  be  no  miore. 


684  DOXOLOGIES. 

1145  19th  p.  M.  664,  664 . 

T( )  God— the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit— Three  in  One — 
All  praise  be  given : 
Crown  him,  in  ovon*  »r*ns; 
To  him  your  li.  '    ' 

Let  all  his  pni. 
On  tartii — ir 

llli;  25th  r.  M.  77,  87,  77,  97. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
At»cTihe  we  e«iual  g\orj  ; 
One  I»iity.  in  Perwoni*  Three, 

I>et  all' thy  worku  ad«>re  thee: 
A«  wftj*  from  the  l>e(rinninp, 

Glory  to  (iod  l>e  (riven. 
By  all  who  know  thy  Name  IkjIow, 
And  all  thy  ho»t«  iii  heaven. 

1147  26th  P.  M.  76,  76,  7«,  76. 

TO  thee  be  prai*e  forever. 
Thou  fflonouH  Kinjj  of  kings: 
Thv  wondrous  love  and  favour 

Fjich  ranoom'd  spirit  Kings: 
We'll  celebrate  thy  glon.-, 

With  all  thy  8ai'nt«  abJove, 
And  nhout  the  joyful  story 
« •f  thy  redeeming  love. 

1  148  27tb  P.   M.  4  c.n-irii. 

FATHER  Almighty,  to  thee  bo  addrcaa'd. 
With  Christ  and  the  St.irit,  one  God,  ever 
blest. 
All   glory  and  worship,  from  earth  and   from 

heaven. 
As  was,  and  la  now,  and  ahall  ever  be  given. 


0 


INDEX  TO  THK  HYMNS.         687 

I 

'        Avrako,  Jcniaalom,  nwako (\  IIVaVv  14,'' 

Awake,  my  .houI,  juuI  with  tho  *uu Km  S.SS 

Aw:iko,  my  8oul  !  strotoh  every.  .IkkUritiy^^  4'.^ 
Awake,  my  soul,  to  meet  tho  da^v  JMiiriJ^f  St>0 

Awako.  vo  splints,  aw rtke i^^UrtU  IM 

Away,  niy  neoiiloss  toan* ('.  UWUj/  S2y 

Aw  ay.  my  unlHlioviujj  lonr ('.  U'fjfi^f^  4(^7 

Away  with  our  sorn.nv  aiid  tear.  ...i\  ll\*sify  it>0 

li{»ptiw»d  ij)to  tliv  name C  HVW>jr  1,V» 

Hoi'jMiso  \\>T  mo  t^ie  Saviour  pmya  .("*.  UV+'^v  *i."^«> 
IVtoro  .lohovah's  ftwt^^l  thrv^ne. ...  *  > 

IVtoro  thv  mon\v-j»e.nt,  (>  lA^rvl. . . 

IVhoKl  I  \  i\Mno  with  joy  to  do < 

lH»hoKl,  O  L<ml,  hoton>  tl>y  thr\>no   .      ^  .' 

IVhold  the  rhristiim  warrior       .l/.>'/'  ;   1 

IvlioM,  tho  hoathon  waits  to  kuow 
IVhold  tlio  Saviour  of  mankind  >".  M'.  ■ 
BoluiKl,  tho  servant  ot' tho  Lorvl. .    ' 
1h>1u  111  the  suri<  Fouuihuiou-stono  •' 

KohoKi  tlie  throne  ot'jrnuv ^ 

IVhoKi  wlmt  eoi\dosoonding  lovo/\.. .-■..,     ..  . 

IVhold  I  with  awt\d  |HMnp .  Jiuri  666 

Uoinjr  ot'  Wiiurs,  liod  of  K>vo t\  H'lW^y    S3 

1V<  it  my  only  wisilom  here ('*.  UV.«/<'y  ."403 

IVnoath'  our  toot,  aiul  o'er  our  h©««.l.       IM^  202 

Kivl  luo  ot"  men  Ivware C.  MVW<y  SA9 

l»lo.>*sinir  and  honour. nniise  wul  love*/.  HVs/^nr    68 

Hlost  nrv>  the  pun»  in  heart Kjfhl*  299 

Ulest  ar\>  tho  sons  ot'|H'.VN> U'att*  419 

l>lost  Ih''  our  ovorla.>*tinir  Lor\\ ('.  nV.«/«-y    «^l 

Ulost  1h>  the  iloar  \jnilinc  lovo C.  M'k«/<»y  6T7 

r>lost  he  tho  tie  tliat  hinds />««yW/  4i4 

IMost  Oomtortor  divine Prt*.  IhL  117 

r^low  ye  tho  trutnivt,  blow (\  UW**^  180 

^^^^nl\Km  in  I'hvist,  and  well  l>oloved(\  nv*>v  4'J'J 
iMJsrht  nnd  joyt'ul  is  the  morn. . .  MoHt4jtUH<'r:j    7S 

I'riijhtest  :u\d  Wst  of  the  sons J/^htr    7^' 

Urijrht  was  tho  jruidin^  slijr  that  lod  . .  .Lyt*  4<' 


686         INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

And  nm  I  bom  to  die C.  WesUy  641 

And  am  I  ouly  born  to  die C.  WesUy  643 

And  arc  we  yet  alive C.  WtsUy  421 

And  can  it  be  that  I  should  gain  . .  C.  WeaUy  1268 

And  can  I  yet  delay C.  \\'(*lev  iJfiS 

And  call  niv  luart  asi-iro  bo  high SUtU  261 

An<l  did  the  Hwly  and  the  Just Stffle    M 

And  let  our  b'.dus  i-art C.  We*Uy  \?u 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail    C.  WtMey  .M4 

And  nniRt  1  U'  U>  iiultrnu-nt  brought  C.  \Ve*lq/  66.") 

And  M      •  •'         ■  '       ;.   Watu  65t« 

And  \\  .;d  (loH ...  Doddridge  r>81 

And  u  md C.  li'^l^y  614 

\!  _'.  .>.-c C.U'tsUy  Ci4 

..•.-.;  <>(  giory  Moniijom^ry    1 7 

Ai.*.-.  ;,^  »...! .,     1  ,  -..-o C.  \l'(*i4y  4Z'2 

Apj»ointed  by  ihw,  we  meet t'.  Wt*l*y    4<> 

Aro  tlit-rr  TK-'t  i;i  the  lal)ourer'8  day./.  Wt.»Uy  A^h 

.\ri)«c.  ..  "io  Ix»rd JuuiUoonury    14 

.\  rino .  .ind  let  thy  gruc'o .   Jtf>rri<i-  .'i.*'"< 

A rif*e.  :    .  . -e C.  Wt*Uy  '2^4 

Arise,  my  hi>ul,  k'U  \vingn  8ub.. .  Ch.  pMltnodu  47i» 
.\riMJ,  my  Boul,  with  rapture  ri*o. .  Kpi*.  Vol.  Zhs 

.\ri.se,  yc'  paint.s,  arise Anon.  441 

.\rm  mo  with  thy  whole  annour  .  .J.  \Vf*l^y  431 
Anuot'thc  Tx'rd,nwake,awttke  I  VwiShrvhsolt  fiijt? 
,\r  ,,;•  .  I... r.l. awake, awake, ThinoT.  H'e-tUy  14.'. 
A  -  ,  •  •  .  hart  lor  ciH>lin>f  T^iir  d'  Brady  [>\?> 
A.-*  t;..;.li  >i  at  thy  great  cunimand  .    .  CoUyfr  6*»3 

.\h  Htrangers  here  below Condor's  Col.  443 

A  Ktmntror  in  the  world  below C.  WtsUy  W'.: 

A    i      i-     ;1  ••';.l.s  divine C.WctUy    63 

:     .       .     t.nial  Word CiVesUy  262 

.\    ::     r     t  t  I    :  ,  ;•  thee  I  cry C.  Wftl^y  224 

Auliiur  oll'uith,  wo  seek  thy  face..  (.'.  Wislfv  i^^:^ 

Author  of  good,  we  rent  on  thee J/#TrjVX-  37^ 

Author  of  our  salvation,  thee (■■  WeaUy  164 

Awake,  and  sinir  the  song Uamvuynd      b 

Awaked  from  t\ixA  d«lu»ivo. . .  Ch,J'«cUmody  2o.'> 


^^S^ 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 


687 


Awake,  Jcnasalem,  awake C.  Wesley  145 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  witli  the  sun Ken  358 

Awnke,  my  80ul  !  stretch  every.  .Doddridge  494 
Awake,  my  houI,  to  meet  the  day  Dod<irid(jfe  360 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake Cotterill  151 

Away,  niy  needless  fears C.  We^Uy  52U 

Away,  my  unbelieving^  fear C.  Wesley  467 

Away  with  our  sorrow  and  fear. ...  6'.  WesUy  5Go 

liaptizcd  into  tliv  name C.  Weal-ey  155 

Because  for  me  the  Savioiir  prays  .C.  We«hy  23o 

Ikforo  Jehovah's  awful  throne WatU    16 

IJcfore  thv  merey-seat,  O  Lord Bathurat    42 

liehold  !  1  eome'with  jov  to  do C.  Wesley  48o 

liehold,  O  Lord,  before 'tliy  throne Steele  6O0 

'iehold  the  Christian  warrior  .  .  Mont-gomery  431 
Hohold,  the  heathen  waits  to  know  ....  Voke  5SG 
lieliold  the  Saviour  of  mankind  S.  Wesley,  aen.  k6 
Behold,  the  servant  of  the  Lord. .  .  C.  Wesley  40'_' 
Belu.ld  the  sure  Foundation-stone. . . .  Watts  575 

lioliold  the  throne  of  grace Newton  336 

BohoM  what  condescending  \o\Q . Doddridge  159 

PK-liold !  with  awful  pomp Hart  666 

Bein«r  of  beinf,'s,  God  of  lovo C.  Wesley    32 

Bo  it  my  only  wisdom  here C.  Wesley  502 

I'eneath  ourieet,  and  o'er  our  head. . .   Heher  202 

Bid  me  of  men  l>ewarc C.  Wesley  349 

Blessinjr  and  honour,praise  and  love/.  WesUy    68 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart Kehle  299 

Blest  are  the  sons  of  peace Watts  412 

Blest  bo  our  everlasting^  Lord C.  Wesley    61 

Blest  bo  the  dear  unitiner  love C.  Wesley  677 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds Famcett  424 

Blest  Comforter  divine Pres.  Col.  117 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow C.  Weslei/  180 

Brethren  in  Christ,  and  well  beloved  C  W^esley  422 
Brififht  and  joyful  is  the  morn. . .  Montgofnery    78 

Brief htcst  and'  best  of  the  sons Heher    76 

Bright  was  the  guiding  star  that  led  . .  .Lyte  407 


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688         INDEX  TO  THE  UYMNS. 

But  can  it  l)C  tliat  I  t»honld  provo. .  C.  WetiUy  808 

By  cool  Siloam's  nhft^ly  rill Jldter  6f>-l 

By  faith  I  to  the  fountain  fly C^.  ^Vetley  274 

By  thy  birth  and  by  tl»y  tears Grant  289 

Caird  from  above,  I  rise C.  Wfi»I«t/  163 

CaptAiu  of  our  t*alvatiun,  take C.  HV^/*y  37C 

Cast  on  the  fidelity C.  Wt^Uy  473 

Centre  of  our  hoj>es  thou  art C.  Wtdty  4:..'> 

Chastbcd  by  an  indulgent  God C.  WuiUu  Si"'2 

ChiMren  of'tb^  |,f.Rvenlv  Kinjf Cennick  4S'7 

CI  ■•  ■'■  '"     '      -Ib.wr.  WVv./^y  4-"i 

<i  \  ji.K.whiUcn 

Ci         =  .  .iK...i'.WfgUy    \>1 

Conic,  and  itl  ui»  HWet-llv  ioiii 6'.  IWtUy  42S 

Come,  Father,  Son,  and  ifuly  Ghost,  Honour 

the  mtans  orduin'd  bv  thJ-^j C.  U'tsUu  IM 

Come.  Father,  Sun,  and  lloly  Ghost,  One  God 

in  i-ersouH  t lirce C.  iVtsU'y  279 

Conie,    Father,   Son,   and  Holy  Ghost^^  To 

whuni  we  for  onr  ehiUlren  crv. .  .  C.  WcsUy  C".-> 
Conie,  Father,  S<»n,  and  Holy  (ihost.  Whom 

one  all-ixjrfei-t  (;<.d  we  own C.  WcsUy    67 

Coino,  holv,  celestial  I>ovc C.  WesUy  2M 

Come,  Ik.fy  (ih«>st,  all-quiek'ninvr  C.  IIVW/'w  330 
Come,  Holy  (ihont,  int«i)ire  our.  .Pratt's  OA.  b3 
Come,  lloIy  Ghost,  our  hearts  in. .  C.  Wtsley  4<i5 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove Watt4  12<> 

Come,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast.  Jont*  21'] 
Come,  let  our  souls  adore  the  Lord. . .  .St^*U  Cl'» 
Come,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue.  Roll 

round  with  the  year C.  WffUy  C81 

Come,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue.  With 

vigour  arise '. C.  Wt^aUy  570 

Come,  let  us  a>ioend C.  We«l^  5'.9 

Come,  let  us  Join  our  cheerful  sonjfs  .  \Vattt  9 
Come,  let  im  join  our  friends  above  C.  iVf^Uy  672 
Come,  let  us  join  with  one  accord  .  C.  iVfsUy  l.M 
Come,  let  us  tune  our  loJlic^  song  ....  Hw      9 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 


691 


Father,  if  I  may  call  tlice  so C.  Wesley 

Father,  if  thou  must  reprove C.  Wesley 

Father,  into  thy  hands  alone C.  WesUy 

Father,  in  whom  avc  live G.  Wesley 

Fatlicr,  I  Rtrelch  my  hands  to  thee  C.  Wesley 

Father,  I  wait  before  thy  throne Watts 

Fatlier  of  all,  in  whom  alone C.  Wesley 

Father  of  all,  whose J.  Wtslcy 

Father  of  boundless  grace C.  Wesley 

Father  of  eternal  prace Montgomery 

Father  of  everlastmg  grace,  Be  ....C.  Wesley 
Father  of  everlasting  grace,  Thy  . .  C.  Wesley 
Father  of  heaven,  whose  love. .  .Pratt's  Cot. 
Father  of  Jesus  Clirist,my  Lord,  My  6".  Wesley 
Father  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord,  I .  C.  Wesley 
Father  of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Just. . .  C.  Wesley 

Father  of  lights,  from  wliom C.  Wesley 

Father  of  lights,  thy  needful  aid. . .  C.  Wesley 

Father  of  me,  and  all  mankind C.  Wesley 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  car. .  .Beddovie 

Father  of  mercies,  condescend MoreU 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word Steele 

Father  of  mercies,  send  thy  gxncc Doddridge 

Father  of  our  dying  Lord C.  Weshy 

Father  of  spirits  !  hear  our  prayer Bond 

Father  of  spirits,  nature's  God.«S/>.  of  Psalms 

Father,  our  hearts  we  lift IC.  Wesley 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  Thy.  C.  Wesley 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  One.  C.  Wesley 

Father,  supply  my  every  need C.  Wesley 

Father,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift C.  Wesley 

Flung  to  the  heedless  winds Luther 

Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be C.  Wesley 

Forever  with  the  Lord Montgomery 

Forewarned  by  my  Redeemer's  loveC  Wesley 
Forth  in  thy  name,  O  Lord,  I  go  . .  C.  Wesley 

Fountain  of  life,  to  all  below C.  Wesley 

Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love  Oh.  Psalmist 
Friend  after  friend  departs Montgomery 


456 
482 
537 
244 

279 
405 
f.O 
500 
312 


44 
264 
385 
226 
193 
450 
356 
133 
587 
403 
618 
119 
372 

56 

80 
683 
315 
489 

65 
598 
315 
563 
401 
375 
356 
613 
647 


090         INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Doom  not  that  thoy  nre  blest  alone  .  .Bryant  AA^ 
l)ccp  arc  the  wounds  which  pin  has. .  .SUfU  Iv 
Deepen  tlie  wonnd  thy  hands  have  ('.  W^*l^/  r.l  i 
l)clii:litful  wnrk.yoiuiL'sonls  to  win  ' '  "    • 

l>fiith  of  ineny  I  ran  there  be '  ' 

l)i.l  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep .  -  - 

Draw  near,  <>  Son  ofGo<l  draw  nearC.  IWsUu  l^j 
Dread  Jehovah!  God  or  nations. .  Cwi^.  Cot.  CI* 

Fjimost  of  fntnre  bliss Tonladu  S: 

}■.!;••  iiU':i--M with cloud8ofdistressxV<yr#^W.  'J. 

1  -  .les-ns  now fudhin  1 1  \ 

I  II  hijrh,  Almighty  . .  .llumphritn  1: . 

].,,.,    .,..   iwr  the  war C.Wt*lfy  A-.l 

Kve  mountains  renrM  their Sp.  of  Pmlmt    '.  • 

Kternul  Wntn  of  l.iirht  divine C.  Wf*Uy  4'  J 

Kt.-nml  depth  of  !■  J.  Wt^Uu    »'.: 

}>.rnnl  Tower.  ;\  i *>7/<  V     f  ' 

!•.  ri:.;n'..v<r,  AM  ^     .L'-dc M'.T/r»    i.- 

1  c  of  every  joy JioJdrid^e  01  j 

I  .  e  of  joys  divine SUrh  4'i  • 

1    .  rii.i  >i  irit.  God  of  truth I'nlnfnm  IM 

IC'.rn.nl  Wisdom  !  thee  wc  praise Watt*    a: 

Kvcr  faintintr  with  ilesire C.  Wethy  T'i~ 

lAcejit  the  Lord  eondiiet  the  iilan .  T.  ir'-^Vy  \". 
l'\fept  the  1-ord  our  labours  bless. /»'<// A r/r^r  r.;." 
r.xpand  tliy  wings,  eelestial  Dove  .C  Wf*hy  l-i' 
KxtcDded  on  a  cttreed  tree J.  WttUy    ^  ^ 

rnrff.  ■'        '  ■     •.vorld,"»)eTr<T//j»  I'M 

lar  fr  t Stf(U  .V.:: 

1  .ir  fr'  Cmrjtfr  'X'^  1 

Knther,  at  tliv  lM..t^l<«jl  bee C.  Wtf^.ni  AV^ 

I  iither,  behold  with  ^Tieious  eye*.  C.  Wfxl'j/  .'  •> 
1  .I'her  divine,  thy  piereinjar  <'ye  .  .I>f^1drul.?f  .">  "■ 

1  iulior.  plorify  tli'y  Son C.  Wfnhy  I'jl 

]  i.tl.cr.  hear  tlie  bloo<l  of  Jesus. . .  C.  WfttUy  l*^'' 
i  ri'l  ,  r.  hnw  wide  thv  plorv  shines  . . .  WaU*  r.ti 
1  i.tlicr.  1  dn-e  believe  . . . .' C.  WftfUy  sr.j 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS.         693 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee,  My C.  Wesley  391 

God  of  my  life,  what  just  return.. .  C.  Wesley  221 

God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious C.  Wesley  455 

God  of  my  salvation,  hear C.  Wesley  245 

God  of  my  strength,  in  thee  alone  Wranqham  4i.* 
God  of  thine  Israel's  faithful  throe  V.  ]Vesley  469 

God  of  une.xamplcd  grace C.  Wesley    90 

God  of  unspotted  purity C.  Wesley  515 

God's  holy  law  transfjrcss'd Bcdilome  177 

Go,  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord.  Watts  127 

Go,  yo  messengers  of  God Md/sden  5'JO 

Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound Doddridge  173 

Gracious  God,  my  sins  forgive C.  WesUy  234 

Gracious  Redeemer,  shake 6'.  We^l^y  511 

Gracious  Spirit,  love  divine Stacker  118 

Grant  me  within  thy  courts  a. . .  Afont'jcwicrv  498 
Great  First  of  beings !  mighty. .  .Boston  Col.    48 

Great  God,  accept  a  heart 6'.  Wesley    64 

Great  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings. .  Watf^  22 
Great  God,  beneath  whose  piercing  .  .Roscoe  GIG 
Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  clann.  Watts  285 
Great  God,  let  all  our'tuneful.  .Ileijinbotham  373 

Great  God,  now  condescend FtUows  158 

Great  God  of  nations,  now  to. .  The  J'^almist  CIS 
Great  God,  this  Imllowed  day  of. . .  C.  WtsUy  148 
Great  God,  to  me  the  sight  alford. .  C.  Wesley  G3 
Great  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song..  .Steele  365 
Great  God,  what  do  1  sec  and  hear. .  .Luther  675 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God Watts  579 

Great  Jehovali !  we  adore  thee Unknoicn  C83 

Great  King  of  glory,  come Francis  578 

Great  Kuler  of  the  earth  and  skies Steele  615 

Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear.  .Newton  26 
Great  Source  of  being  and  of  love. Z'o</<//7'(f<7e  141 
Great  Spirit,  by  whose  mighty  power  IFaweis  117 
Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah Oliver  493 

Had  I  the  gift  of  tongues Stennett  501 

Hail !  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost C.  WesUy    67 


094         INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Hail:  Father,  wljosecrcntinffcall.*!'.  Tr«/^y,yr.    69 

Hail  I  holy.  Loly,  holv  Lord CM  <flrt/    6»5 

Ilail !  s.i  '    ' 1    "f      ■  piercing' 7-' ■''■  ^    "• 

Hail!  tl.  Ml  rise  ..' 

Hail!  tl.  . Jesus....  y 

Hail!  t<.  .'~cd...JIo>.- 

Hail!t.-  / 

Happy  .-...  ^-    •  '  '  '  '      ' 

Happy  soul,  who  ?-. 
Happy  \hr  !un!i  wlv 
Hui 

u.: 

Hui 

Hark  !  i"ix»iu  liic  i<>iiil>n  aUoiLJul  fi-w 

Hark  !  how  thefosiH'l  truini>ct  bouiuI 

Hark  !  1.        *  '        'i  crv (...-../  i   . 

Hark  !  :  I  oril rotrjxr  274 

iiark  !  t  Saviour/W«/ri<^7«    70 

Hark!  t  ing C.Wfsiry    f-n 

Hark!  t;  -  siugine AVWy    11 

ilark  !  t  c Montaomny  6« '  1 

Harklt!  .vc  and  mercy.  .rVonri*    i*- 

Ilark!  "  -^co  lioly  voices.  ^Wf/wv/    7". 

ii:L  time .    ,    .    . 

11:  

H..,  iiphant..  ( 

IIc«d  ui  ,  *hu^c  Spirit.. ' 

Hear,  c!  .  inv  humble  pra\ 

He-'  •■•    ■  ' 

\l 

11. 

H  .  :  L-  r.l..> 

Mr  Judge. .  ' 

He   ...     .  ...    - :  .^unera  dies  . .    ■ 

Help,  Lord,  to  whom  lor  help  I  fly.  C.  Wesley  34.'» 
Help  na,  O  ^.r>r<\,  thv  vnko  to  wear  .  .  .  Annn.  rtl-J 
H..'     .  '•   •        .■.,•..•-...., 

H. 

H=:  .  ■'■:..  -J 


INDEX  TO  THE  IIY^NS.         695 

High  on  his  cvcrla.stjii^  throne J.  Wesley  ICi 

IIo'l  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw  .  .J.  Wesley  '212 
Holy,  and  true,  and  ri;^hteous  Lord  C.  Wesley  Ot'l 

Iloiy  as  thou,  O  Lord,  is  none C.  Wesley    6  > 

Holy  Ghost  I  dispel  our  sa<iuess Jay  Vl^ 

!  loly,  holy,  holy  Lord C.  Wesley    *)  \ 

Holy  Lanib,  who  thee  receive /.  Wesley  3'Ji 

Holy  Spirit,  Fount  of  blessintf Anon.  l_'l 

Hd.sanna,  be  the  children's  Bon^  Monifionvery  r,  ". 

llosaniui  to  Jesus  on  liiirh C.  Wesley  C  \ 

How  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord  Addison  C_  I 

1  low  beauteous  are  their  feet Watts  1..  5 

H<»w  blest  is  our  brother,  bereft. . .  C.  Wesley  CV:; 

How  blest  the  children  of  the  Lord Lyte  61S 

How  blest  the  rijjhteous  when  ho  .Barhaull  6.'> » 

1  low  can  a  sinner  know C.  Wesley  '27') 

How  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round C.  Wesley  r,^  \ 
How  great  the  wisdom,  yowcr,  and  Bed<lome  170 

How  huppy  are  the  little  tlock C.  Wesley  GC:i 

I  low  hai>py  every  child  of  grace. . ,  C.  Wesley  C>i'r2 
How  happy,  gracious  Lord,  are  wo  C.  Wesley  54 J 

How  hapi)y  is  the  pilgrinrs  lot J.  Wesley  502 

How  happy  the  sorrowful  man C.  Wesley  381 

How  helpless  nature  lies Steele  18S 

How  large  the  promise,  how  divine...  Watts  15'. 
How  nuuiy  ]niss  the  cuilty  ni<rht. . .  C.  W<'sley  027 
How  oft  llavc  I  the  Spirit  grieved  .  C.  Wesley  25 1 

How  oft  this  wretched  heart iSteele  522 

How  perfect  is  thy  word. .  Altered  from  Watts  4O0 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine Faiccett  4(»7 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is Watts  IIH: 

How  shall  a  lost  sinner  in  pain C.  Wesley  521 

How  sweetly  tlow'd  tlie  gospePs  . .  .Bowring  172 
How  sweet  the  hour  of  closing  day  .^a^^MZ-^i  040 
How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds  3>iu^/fc  177 

How  swift  tlie  torrent  rolls Doddridge  633 

How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  howr^ .  Neiotan  530 

How  tender  is  thy  hand Hastln^gs  531 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  below. . .  Watts  474 


G96  INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

How  vain  is  all  beneath  the  nkics  PratdCd.  C^. 
Humble,  and  teachable,  and  mild  .C.  WetUy  43  « 

I  R'.  '         '  "  the  Lonir  T-    •      — ; 

I  a  :.(>!»!* i 

I  *•-  r  mine. . ' 

If  death  uur  1:.  ■*  divide.^     ' 

If  human  kin..  return.. -^ 

If,  Lord,  I  hn^f  ..v..  ,i....«\)  found  .' 

If,  on  a  quiet  Kca I 

If  thoTi  itiinnrt  thvRclf  to  mo i    <■ 

1  1>!  V  Itcdccmcr  lived,  And  cvtr 

I  r.  H'm^I.'."- 

I  k:  :  ly  Kedeomer  lives,  What  joy 

the  ble»«i  anBuranco  gives M^Uy  11' 

I  lintpn  for  tho  vni<H» C.  Wt^^  I'TT 

ril  I  ».  .         .  M_.  j.^.^  breatl  "      • 

II  d ( 

II"  I  mv  cries 

I  love  u. 

I  love  t.  Mr». 

Immortn  .  .  ^-  fame 

I'm  not  :i  -wn  my  I^rd. . . 

In  atrf- r.'  ■*  extreme ( 

In  :•  lAand  prayer*.' 

In  ice '. I 

In.  ' 

In  .  Anim.  67«» 

In"  thine favceU    87 

In '  "      rnj.«e C.  We$lry    T>?. 

In  :  :  hoj-o...^'.  nV«/<y  2fi:, 

In  r  me MorirLm  TA^ 

In  !*   rr  !U  I  lu.:;.iu: > 

lnt«|.iri'r  and  hearer  of  prayer 

In  that  Kad,  menmrable  ni^ht ( .  ii        „   . 

In  the  aun,  and  moon,  and  atars Hel>^  604 

In  thy  name,  O  I/^rd,  assemblinir AW/<y    V,?, 

In  thy  pre.Hcnce  we  appear 2font(;orn^ry    r.4 

Into  thy  prncious  lianun  I  fall j'W'fnUi/  *.'C'.» 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS.         697 

Is  there  a  tiling  too  Imrd  for  tlicc. .  C.  Wesley  227 

I  thank  thee,  uncreated  Sun J.  Wesley  488 

I  tlie  good  fi;,'ht  luivc  fought C.  WesUy  440 

I  thirst,  tliou  wounded  Lamb  of  Godt/.  WegUy  318 
It  is  the  Lord,  whodothnotgiievc.6'.  WesUy  457 

I  want  n  licart  to  i)ray C.  WesUy  347 

I  want  a  principle  within C.  Wt^ileu  348 

I  would  Ijc  tliine,  O  take  my  heart  Jueirs  Col.  222 
I  would  not  live  alway  . , .'. Muhlenhurg  5GS 

Johovah,  God  the  Father,  bless C.  WesUy  352 

Jehovah,  God,  thy  gracious  ..Dr.  ThovipBon    65 

Jerusalem,  my  liapi)y  liumc Unknmcn  562 

Jesus,  accept  the  j)raise C.  Wesley  675 

Jesus,  all-redcennng  I^ord C.  Wesley  165 

Jesus,  and  sliall  it  ever  be Griag  483 

Jesus,  at  whose  supreme  command 6'.  WesUy  161 
Jesus,  a  word,  a  look  from  thee. . .  C.  Wesley  191 
Jesus  Christ,  who  stands  between.  C  WesUy  262 

Jcsu3  comes  with  all  his  grace 6'.  Wesley  308 

Jesus,  faithful  to  hid  word C.  Wesley  669 

Jesua,  Friend  of  sinners,  hear C.  Wesley  519 

Jesus,  from  whom  all  blessings  How  6'.  Wesley  140 

Josus,  fuUil  our  one  desire C.  Wesley  425 

Josus,  great  Shepherd  of  tho  sheep  C.  Wesley  417 
Jl'Sus  hath  died  that  I  might  live. .  C.  WesUy  316 

J^>sus,  I  fain  wouhl  find V.  Wesley  345 

Jesus,  1  fain  would  walk  in  thee. .  C.  WesUy  353 
Jesus,  if  still  the  same  thou  art.. . .  ('.  WesUy  236 

Jesus,  if  still  thou  art  to-day C.  WesUy  191 

Jesus,  if  tliy  free  ^raoe '. C.  WesU-y  522 

Jesus,  immortal  King,  arise Burder  597 

Josus,  in  whom  the  Godhead's  rays 6'.  WesUy  351 

Jesus  is  our  common  Lord C.  Wesley  557 

Jesus,  kind,  inviting  Lord C.  Wesley  157 

Josus,  let  thy  pitying  eye C.  Wesley  228 

Josus,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee C.  WesUy  419 

Josus,  lover  of  my  soul C.  Wesley  234 

Jesus,  my  Advocate  above C.  WesUy  105 


G98         INDEX  TO  THE  IIVMNS. 

.Jc«u9,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone Onnick  270 

Jeaua,  my  life,  thyRolf  apply C.  WtM^y  32o 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  attond C.  Hui^y  34 li 

JesiM,  my  Ix)r«l,  I  cry  to  thee ('  \\'t»U>j  'i\'6 

.rcsus.  my  Lord,  mv  Cioil If^uniKki  4fi-* 

.IcflUri,  my Faviour,  lirotlier,  Friend  ('.  M'r>'. y  ?.\\ 
Jesus,  my  sttren^'thund  rifrhteousu  J'. 

Jesus,  my  strt'ii^nh,  my  hope r. 

Josus,  my  truth,  my  w ay ( . 

Jeftus,  our  bcht  bclo'vcd  Friend.  J/y/*' 

Jcstjs.  plant  and  r'^tt  in  me (. 

Jo.         :  ■  mkI i. 

Jc  .  Lord..(. 

Ji-  L.  i         ,, 

Jc>  -Ml  wiifrw't-r  the  suu  . . .  WatU  b\>^ 

Jo-"  '•  i*  Iwnnor  o'er  us  ...K.  Hart  Jfi'J 

.1.  '  -'      '       r.  y   '     " 

I,  rd C. 

J.  _  :n» r. 

'.■-ii>,  ti.t  ci\\  'Vi\'.uv  1  know r 

.loHus,  the  iJiuih  ofCiod.  hath  hlod^ 
.l.siis,  the  Life,  the  Truth, the  Way' 

.'■  >us,  the  I^rd  of  glory,  died / 

.IcrtHH,  the  N:n;ii'  '  ••_''i  f^vcr  all (  . 

Jc'us.  tl.r  ".to  thee  .  < 

Jc."*ns,  tl  u  art 

Jesus,  thu  . ' 

Jesus,  the  word  of  murcy  f?ivo  .,,.'. 
Jesu<*.  thine  all-viotoriourtlovo. ...('. 
Jes         '  1'  J  Loul . .  .t.  ii  fi  "/    ■■■, 

Jc^  C.  HV*/«^y  810 

Jcr.  !i(jr Ifatts    l-J 

Jcsiis,  t  '■  joys C.  WtsUu    11 

Jesu..H,  t !  SU^U  107 

Jesus,  t  i .  1  <  f  ;. !  1 . .  r.  M'fslry  8.' -■; 
Jesus,  tl  •  :  isay.  MV*/»y  U'* 
Jesus,  tl/  >  ...C.  n'esUi/  -v.' : 
Jesus!  thy  clii'.rcli,  wi'h  \in\^\U)^  . . liathurgt  .'>;•! 
Jcbus,  thy  far-c.\tcudcd  fame C.  WuUy  103 


INDEX  TO  T;iiE  HYMNS.         699 

Jesus,  thy  servants  bless C.  Wesley  133 

Jesus,  thy  wand'ring  sheep  behold C.  Wesley  129 

Jesus,  to  thco  I  now  can  fly C.  Wejsley  266 

Jesus,  to  tlice  our  hearts  we  lift. . .  C.  Wesley  527 

Jesus,  to  thee  we  fly C.  Wesley  611 

Jesus,  to  tliy  dear  wounds  wo  flee.  6".  Wesley  672 

Jesus,  united  by  thy  prace C.  Wesley  419 

Jesus,  was  ever  love  like  thine C.  Wesley  649 

Jesus,  wo  litl  our  souls  to  thee Bec%  159 

Jesus,  Ave  look  to  thee C.  Wesley    28 

Jesus,  wo  on  thy  words  depend  . . .  C.  Wesley  115 

Jesus,  wo  thus  obey C.  Wesley  160 

Jesus,  where'er  thy  people  meet C'lnoper    40 

Jesus,  while  our  hearts  are.  .Maternal  If.B.  383 
Jesus,  whose  glory's  streaming  rays «/,  W'sley  246 

Join  all  the  glorious  names * Watts  112 

Join,  all  yo  ransom'd  sous  of  grace  C.  Wesley  628 

Lamb  of  God,  whoso  dying  lovo. . .  C.  Wesley  170 
Loader  of  tiiithfal  souls,  and  guide  C.  Wesley  496 
Let  all  in  whom  the  Spirit . .  W.  M.  Bunthuj  414 

Let  all  on  earth  their  voices  raise Watts    17 

Let  all  who  truly  bear C.  Wesley  162 

Let  earth  and  heaven  agree C.  Wesley  184 

Let  every  mortal  car  attend Watts  181 

Let  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak.  Watts    59 

Let  God,  who  comforts  the C.  Wesley  583 

Let  llim  to  whom  we  now  belong  .  C.  Wesley  317 
Let  not  the  wise  their  wisdom  boast  0.  Wesley  261 

Let  party  names  no  more Beddome  411 

Let  the  redeemed  give  thanks C.  Wesley  237 

Let  tho  world  their  virtue  boast. . .  C.  Wesley  260 
Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue  Newton  479 
Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake  .  .Doddrid/je  128 

Lift  your  eyes  of  faith,  and  see C.  Wesuy  558 

Lift  up  your  hearts  to  things  above.  6'.  Wesley  426 
Lift  your  glad  voices  in  triumph  on  high  Ware  99 
Lift;  your  lieads,  yo  friends  ot  Jesus  C.  Wesley  663 
Light  of  life,  seraphic  fire C.  Wesley  353 


00         INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 


Light  of  the  pontile  world,  appear.  C.  We4l^y  222 

Lijflit  of  these  whose  drear)- C.  IVffUt/  221 

I/O  !  (i'^A  !•»  horo  !  let  iis  ndorc J.  HV»'/-y    'j*- 

I/'  ■    ■■  Is (      '■    '         ' 

JjK'  ve  thee  .< 

L<''  , .  ns:  own  ( .  ■         .1 

Lo !  on  tt  nurruw  nuek  ul" land C  Ufsi'i/  '••  > 

Lord,  all  I  nin  is  known  to  thoo Wa/t^    .'  . 

Ix>r'      -   '  •     -•  •  '•  V    •       •    '. 

U- 

Lor 

Lor..u . 

lx)rd,  h«  t  aro  they 

Ix)rd,  h<  '•<^ 

1/ord,  I  ;. 

l^rd,  I  :. 

Lord,  I  i. 

Lord,  I  believe  ihy  ever)'  word....( 

Lord,  I  tlelieht  in  tht*o 

I/ord,  I  !!■  '■    Ileal C.  ti '.<"-v  --" 

I^rd,  if:  C.WesUylsr 

lx)rd,  if-  .1 r.Tr,><Vv4=;i 

Ix>rd,  in  ■  ;  ihuu  Hhalt  hear 

lyord,  in  :.  of  fjmce ( 

1/ord,  in  ;j.     I i  lie ( 

l^rd,  let  nu'  know  niino  end  . .  .JIoi, 

Ix)r«l  ofrnrtli.  ntid  r.ir,  nnd  sea i.  ■ 

lAtr  ;  r.il.He  .  Mont-jonnrj  l~'J 

Ia.i  t... //fberZ7S. 

l/oi  -  :..%  proi.HC....   >/".V  ."''•? 

Lord  oft  near C.   '■' 

Lord  of  t  lienr  ti9  pniy7)« 

IjOt  '     "  ■ .  c  main.  f.   »» .  <.'  v  i.--i 

Ix)r  Watl$    21 

Lor J.WaUyiSa 

Lord,  Ihou  iiH5i  htiirU  llty  Hervnnta...  Ha//*  532 
Lord,  thou  wilt  hear  nie  when  I  prny.  WatU  367 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS.         701 

T.ord,  visit  thy  forsaken  race Ejpia.  Col.  587 

L'jrd,  wo  arc  vile,  conceived  in  sin  . . .  WatU  187 
Lord,  wc  believe  to  us  and  ours  . . .  C.  Wesley  115 
Lord,  wo  como  before  thee  now.  .Hammond  41 
Lord,  when  to  theo  my  sinking  soul.  .Anon.  532 
Lord,  when  we  bend  before  i\\y  .PratVs  Col.  43 
Lord,  while  fur  all  mankind  we  pray  Wre^ord  617 
Lord,  whom  winds  and  seas  obey. .  C.  Wesley  621 
Lord,  vrith  a  grieved  and  aching. .  .Beddome  196 
Lo  !  round  the  throne  a  glorious  i't'fl/vo/i'sCo^.  567 

Lo  !  the  prirt'ncr  i."^  released C.  Wesley  650 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling C.  Wesley  300 

Lovers  of  pleasure  more  than  God.  C.  Wesley  209 
Loving  JcBUs,  gentle  Lamb C.  Wesley  488 

Man  dieth,  and  wastoth  away. .  G.  P.  Morris  644 

Master,  I  own  thy  lawful  claim C.  Wesley  478 

May  I.  throughout  this  day  of C.  Wesley  153 

Muy  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour  .Neirtoii  680 

Meet  and  right  it  is  to  ping C.  Wesley    19 

Mercy  alone  can  meet  my  case. . Montrjomery  230 

Messiah,  joy  of  every  lie'art C.Wesley  103 

Micrhty  One,  before  whose  face Bryant  603 

Millions  within  thy  courts  have  Montgomery  370 

Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join Medley    75 

^ly  drowpv  powers,  why  sleep  yo  so. .  Watts  507 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee R.  Palmer  350 

My  former  hopes  are  fled Cowper  195 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love Watts  363 

^ly  (lod,  I  am  thine,  what  a  comfortC'.  Wesley  549 
My  (iod,  I  know,  1  feel  thee  mine.  C.  Wesley  477 

My  God,  my  God,  to  thee  I  cry C.  Wesley  267 

My  God,  my  life,  my  love Watts  540 

My  (Jod,  my  portion,  and  my  love Watts  540 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys Watts  530 

My  God,  thy  service  well  tlcumnds Doddridge  395 
My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right  Doddridge  485 
My  heart  is  fix'd  on  thee,  my  God  Wrangham  547 
My  hope,  my  all,  my  Saviour  thou .  Unknown  343 


700         INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

1  .rntilo  world,  nppc-ar. '    ' 

I  whoso  dreary ' 

1.       '      -  re  !  let  lis  ttdorc - 

1a»  i  lie  cuincH,  with  clouda ' 

Ijoug  Imve  I  Bcem'd  to  "orvo  tl»eo  . ' 

Look  unto  (-'liri.st,  > .  'Wn  (  .  i»  -  >.'y  i'-^ 

Lo  I  on  a  narrow  ii.  ....('.  ]Vf*!ry  6C8 

Jjord,  all  1  nin  i-*  k  ]!'./'/.•.     ,'.'■. 

Ix)rd,  and  i.s  thine  ; 
I^r»l.  nt  ihv  feet  ^^ 


Luri  t.  •. J.'. 

I/ord,  li  >t  are  lhe\ 

I^rd,  huv.  ■   laro '. . 

Ix>rd,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine  .... 
Tx)rtl,  I  iijM^r^n«"h  tho  nu'roy-seut  . . . 

I/oril,  1  ;  :urm ' 

Lord,  I  word ' 

Ix)rd,  I  

I/ord,  I  dc-j^ir  ^u\^cil  lo  heal ' 

Ix)rd,  if  nt  thy  conunun.l ' 

l^rd,  if  thou")      •  '     •    •  "d f 

I>orvl,  in  tljc  i;  i  hhnlt  hi;. 

\.r>7  \.  in  tl-f  ■  ■  .race ' 

1    ■  :  iic ' 

1  :. lino  end  ..  .J/i/ 

1.  ;  . ;ur,  nnd  sea . 

liord  of  hoslM,  to  thco  wo  nu«M; .  iivi 

Lofl  of  inprfv  n!id  of  jj'iijht 

I       '  '  V  proitic . . 

i  ■ ( 

I  u»  pray  /' 

Lord  uf  the  \>  %o  maiu.  ( 

Ix>rd  of  the  V  

Lord  ovr "  ^ '  .  1 1 1 ,  ill /. 

Lord,  tl.  'vl  thy  servant*.. 

Lord,  tl.  .:  inc  when  I  pray 


IIV7,' 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS.         701 

Lord,  visit  thy  forsaken  race Bpia.  Col.  587 

Lord,  we  arc  vile,  conceived  in  sin  . . .  Watts  187 
Lord,  wc  believe  to  us  and  ours  . . .  (/.  Wesley  115 
Lord,  wo  come  before  thee  now.  .Ikunmond  41 
J^ord,  when  to  theo  my  sinking  soul.  .Anon.  532 
Lord,  wlien  we  bend  before  \\\^  .PratVs  Col.  43 
Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  wc  ])ray  WreJ'ord  617 
Lord,  whom  winds  and  seas  obey. .  C.  Wesley  621 
Lord,  vrith  a  grieved  and  aching. .  .Beddome  196 
Lo!  round  the  throne  a  glorious  i-'('<]rr*fo«'«Co^.  567 

Lo  !  the  jirirt'ncr  ia  released C.  Wesley  656 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling C.  Wesley  30(J 

f.overs  of  plea.'^uro  more  than  God.  C.  Wtsley  200 
Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb C.  Wtsley  48b 

yiixn  dieth,  and  wastoth  away. .  G.  P.  Jforris  644 

M:\ster,  I  own  thy  lawful  claim C.  Wesley  478 

May  I,  throughout  this  day  of C.  Wesley  153 

.M:iy  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour  .Newton  680 

Meet  and  right  it  is  to  f^ing C.  Wesley    19 

Mcrc^'  alone  can  meet  my  ease.  .Mont(jomery  236 

Alessiah,  joy  of  every  heart C'.Wesley  103 

Mighty  One,  before  whose  face Bryant  603 

Millions  within  thy  courts  have  Montgomery  370 

Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join Medley    75 

My  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so. .  Waits  507 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee R.  Palmer  350 

My  former  hopes  are  fled Cowper  195 

•My  (Jod,  how  endless  is  thy  love Watts  363 

My  (iod,  I  am  thine,  what  a  comfortC.  Wesley  549 
My  (iod,  I  know,  1  feel  thee  nnne.  C.  Wesley  477 

My  (lod,  my  God,  to  thee  I  cry C.  Wesley  267 

My  God,  my  life,  my  love Watts  540 

My  (Jod,  my  portion,  and  my  love Watts  54<i 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys Watts  536 

My  God,  thy  service  well  demancls/>o<Wrt</j/«  395 
My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right  Dod<iridge  48') 
My  heart  is  fix\l  on  thee,  my  God  Wrangham,  547 
My  hope,  my  all,  my  Saviour  thou .  Unknown.  34a 


702         INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

My  Mnker  nnd  my  Kiiiff ^//<7/    r>?) 

My  opcniiif?  cycx  'with  rapture  Kpi*  7 

My  Saviour  from  the  wrnt  u  to  come . ' 
My  Saviour,  my  almij:lity  Friend. . . 

My  Shepherd's  lni^'llly  aid 'J . 

My  sou,  know  tliou  the  Lord.  I'iUuo- 
My  Houl  holuro  thee  prontrato  lies. .' 

My  houl,  he  on  thy  guard 

My  8oul,  throuffh  my  HedeemerV  .  ( 
My  Roul,  witli  numhle  iVrvour  . .  ./< 
My  hpan  of  lift-  will  poou  1>c  doneJ/r- 
MyauflcringA  all  to  thee  are  kuowuc.  n  <.«.  ^/  ;  u 

No  need  of  the  Pun  In  that  day . . . .  C.  Wf*Uy  r.Cl 

Not  hcaven'8  wide  mnpo  oi W<».  ifag.  /i'x' 

Not  here,  ns  to  the  pronhctV  f>To C^mAtr    L't, 

Now,  oven  now.  I  v  '    .  '        '  "^  'I'  •  ^v  o2s 

Now  from  tlic  nlf«;  n  r^O'"" 

Now  1  have  found  f  >     ■  'j/  *J'>1 

Now  i»  the  ncccnte<l  time ImAhU  li*'- 

Now  let  mr  noul,  eternal  King.  J/i<7inbotham  40'.' 

Now,  Ix>rif,  fulfil  tl^v  •:-'■•••>  •'  M-  '  '•- 

Now  may  He  who  i 

Now  may  the  God  <  : 

Now  to  the  irreat  and  .'•acjL d  TJii\o  I  hiufun  C^-J 

Now  to  the  navcn  of  thy  hreost C.  Wt^Uy  Ab\i 

O  nll-crcatinc  God C.  W«»Uy    fi2 

O  hl<MM»  tho  frrd.  mv  nonl Jlontgomtry  ft^2^ 

o  .  •  '     "  ■■  i  .  c.WtfU^j  ni3 

()  will r.  WffiA/  2.W 

i\  riiec r.  ir,«'/-,  241 

O  di^cl*>ti^;  t  liV  lu\  tlv   luoo '      ■  ' 

O  Father  Almitrhty.'  to  thee  he /  t 

Of  Him  who  did  Hfilvntion  brinjr...( "  ■.>  /.'.^ 

O  for  a  clo}»or  walk  with  God Oncprr  h\C, 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink. .  .i/aMur»<  34*2 

()  lor  a  (rianoe  of  heavenly  doy Hart  22*> 

(.)  for  a  hcort  to  praiic  my  God €.  Wedey  801 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS.         705 

0  thou  our  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend  .  C.  Wesley  355 
O  thou  that  hearest  prayer  ....  PraWa  Col.  116 
0  thou  that  wouldst  not  have ....  C.  Wcaley  238 
0  thou,  to  whom,  in  ancient  time  .  .  Pierpoixt  44 
O  thou,  to  whose  all-searching  sight  /.  ]m/.ey  489 
0  thou,  who  all  thiuM  canst  control  /.  Wesley  607 

O  thou,  who  art  the  Tight Bulmcr    2'J 

0  thuu,  who  earnest  from  above  .  .  C.  Wc«lry  344 
O  thou,  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear  .  Moore  447 
O  thou,  who  hast  at  thy  command  .  .  Cotteril  4>>4 
(J  thou,  who  hast  our  sorrows  borne  C.  Wenky  223 
U  thou,  w  ho  hast  spread  out  the  .  H.  F.  Oould  624 
()  thou,  who  in  the  olive  shade  ....  Ht-inaHa  381 
O  thou,  whom  all  thy  saints  adore  .  C.  Wcaley  25 
0  thou,  whom  fain  my  soul  would  .  C.  Wesley  224 
0  thou,  whom  once  they  flock'd  to  .  C.  Wcaley  192 

O  thou  whom  we  adore C.  Wesley  593 

O  thou,  whose  mercy  hears Steele.  519 

O  thou,  wliose  off'ring  on  the  tree  .  C.  WesUy  1U3 
O  thou,  whose  wise,  paternal  love  .  C.  Wcaley  400 
0  thou,  who,  when  we  did  complain  C.  Wesley  530 

0  'tis  delight  without  alloy WaWi .  541 

0  'tis  enough,  my  God,  my  God   .  .  C.  Wesley  512 

Our  blest  liedeemer Lyte  .  124 

Our  children  thou  dost  claim  .  SalUhury  Col.  157 
Our  Father,  Ciod,  who  art  in  heaven  .  .  Judson  334 

Our  few  revolving  years Beddorne  634 

Our  God  is  love,  and  all  his    Bickersteth" s  Col.  412 

Oui  ereat  Creator,  God C.  Wesley  G60 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hear  ....  Montgomery  334 
Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  .  .  O.  Wesley  98 
Our  old  companions  in  distress  .  .  .  G.  Wesley  573 

Our  sins  on  Clu-ist  were  laid Fawcett    85 

Out  of  the  depths  of  wo Montgomery  259 

O  what  amazing  words  of  grace   .  .  .  .Medley  176 

0  what  a  mighty  change C.  Wesley  572 

O  what  delight  is  this C.  Wesley  167 

O  what  shall  I  do,  my  Saviour  to  pr  C.  Wesley  275 

0  wh£n  shall  we  sweetly  remove  .  .  C.  Wetley  5G9 

45 


706         INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

O  where  is  now  that  glowing  love  .  .  .  KeUjf  .  510 
O  where  sh^Jl  rest  be  found  ....  }luntijomcry  201 
O  who,  in  such  a  world  as  this  .  .  Munt-juntrry  44.S 
O  why  should  plf>«imy  thoui,'hts  arise  Jhuitingi  '215 
O  Wisdom !  whose  uiifudiu^' IK) wt-r   .  .  H-lcr  .  lii>4 

0  wondrous  power  of  faithlul  prayer  C.  \S\sUy  S37 

Pas*  a  few  swiftly  fleeting  vears  .  .  C.  Wealry  C40 

l'eu<-  I  M> '  •  '  Jieart,  myUod'sI  am  C.  WtsLy  470 

Tea                         'lul Cnknoicn  4«>5 

I'll::  :' of  dirk  ih'<:;iair  .  .  .     Watt*.  K5 

1  :  -sflow  Ken.  0>\ 
!  ...  i\jmUr  iySi 
1:..  — ,::  .  Cnknoum  082 
lY.i  T  SirJ.E.^nUk  42 
IV?".  i  to  raJM?  .    U'iff .  67 

•  .     72 

331 

,         J  331 

i'ray  wit;  .  pray C  iVeairy  435 

IVince  of  I  my  will  ....  Anan. .  311 

rrii'nent  C.  Wetlejf  326 

I'ris'nen.  •  rong,  be  lx)ld  C.  Wr*Uy  2'.»5 

rris'ners  ip  your  heads  C.  WemUw  2'J4 

IVocl.iim  t  iio BitptiMOd.  114 

I'rostratc  '. i^mnett  242 

l*ro«traUs  wiu:  '■*'-,  I  see  .  C.  We^ey  248 

Quickcfi'd  with      '  J  Head    C.  WctUy  329 

Iledecmer  of  mankind C.  Wedty  100 

'•   •         ■•■  '    -•  birth C.  WmUy    79 

1  ii  Kin^ C.Wtdtg  533 

.  enjoy  thy  rest    .  .  ASimmitt  152 
Kl  turn,  lay  ^juI,  unto  thy  rest    .  Jfonttjowtfry  480 

lletuni,  V  wanderer,  return Coiytr  213 

liise,  nnr  soul,  and  fttretch  thy  wingt  Seagram  557 
£U>ck  of  agw,  deft  for  me Tfi^lad^  346 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS.  707 

Roll  on,  thou  mighty  ocean   ....  Pratt's  Col.  5S6 

Salvation!  Othejo}-ful  sound Watts.  175 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing  Edntcnton  305 
Saviour  from  sin,  1  wait  to  jirove  .  C.  )Ve«hy  2'Jl 
Saviour,  I  now  with  shame  confess  C.  Wcvhy  515 
Saviour,  nuw  in  me  jx?rform  .  .  .  .  C.  WaUy  4i)0 
Saviour  of  all,  to  thee  we  bow  .  .  .  C.  Wealey  423 
Saviour  of  all,  what  hast  thou  done  C.  ]Ven(>y  443 
Saviour  of  men,  thy  searchijig  eye  .  C.  WesUy  389 

Saviour  of  sinful  men C.  We>il<y  571 

Saviour  of  the  sin  sick  soul C.  Wvniy  325 

Saviour,  on  me  the  grace  bestow  ,  .  C.  WtsUy  801 
Saviour,  I'rincc  of  Israel's  race .  .  .  C.  WtnUy  231 

Sanour,  see  me  from  above C.  WtnUy  229 

Saviour,  tlie  world's  and  mine  .  .  .   C.  Wmlcy  817 

Saviour,  we  know  thou  art C.  WmUy  595 

Saviour,  w  lien  in  dust  to  thee (jlfiul(j  339 

See  how  great  a  llame  asjures    .  .  ,  C.  Wmlty  599 

See  how  the  morning  sun Stott .  3G1 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shei-herd  .  .  .  .  I)<'<ldruhjr  156 
See  Jesus  rising  from  tlie  grave.  .  .  A<"/'«  VU.  102 
See,  Jesus,  thy  discijjles  see  ....  ('.  \\\nhy  27 
See,  sinners,  in  the  gosjxl  glass  .  .  C.  Wvlty  182 
See  the  gosjiel  Churoli  secure  ....  ('.  \V<>il>y  143 
See  the  Lord,  thy  Keej»er,  stand  .  .  ('.  Wfthy  339 
See  where  our  great  High  Priest  .  .   C.  Wtahy  108 

Servant  of  tlod,  well  done C.  Xuihy  G53 

Ber\-ants  of  God,  in  joyful  lays  .  .  Montymmry  18 
Shall  foolish,  weak,  sliort-sightcd  .  C.  Wethy  71 
Shall  I,  for  fear  uf  feeble  m:ui  .  .  .  J.  Wi^lvy  391 
Shall  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life  .  .  l^tci'Jit  G57 
Shepherd  divine,  our  wants  relieve  .  C.  WeJcy  333 
Shepherd  of  souls,  with  pitying  eye  C.  Wivlcy  5S3 
Show  pity,  Lord,  0  Lord,  forgive  .  .  .  Watts .  241 
Shrinking  from  the  cold  hajia  of  .  .  C.  Wtslry  640 
Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time  .  Jicncy  447 
Sing  praise,  the  tomh  is  void    ....  Unknoicn     98 


708         INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Siivj  to  the  prcat  Jehovah's  praise  .   C.  Wedey  683 

'  we  the  sonjT  of  those  who  .  .  Mi>ntij<^mrry     10 

we  tn  our  (fO<|  attove C.  HV«/ry  683 

-IMIMTS,   I'^'                  -  "^       -*^ C.   HV.Vy  11?3 

Siniur*.  ..                                 ,1    .  .  .   C.  \s:.i.y  -.Ml 
Simieni,  -                                call    .  .   C.  HV.Vy  179 

Sinners,  thccaU  uUy  .  . '.      .  .  .  .  C.  UV.Z/y  611 
Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  regard  .  .  .    /Vffr-.rf  L^C 

Sinners,  turn,  while  (t«d  is  near  .  .  C.  Wrxl'-y  214 

Sinners,  turn,  whv  will  ve  die  .  .  .   C.  WrtUu  214 

Hoftiv  nn^  tho  liiht  of  Aaj    ....  EpU   rW.  304 

Soli'                              -.. V.  KrtUy  4:W 

SoM                                  hoM C.  \Ve,lry  434 

S.|.  .rfh  nnd   .  .  .  .   ^..<Ki«  3>« 

"^■ii                                             -  inp    •    itotitf/rtmrry  12 

^  •:                                              -int  .  .  .    C.'\S'r,Uy  457 

...    r.  MV-Zry  169 

•  arise    /Vaff'«  ro?.  iT02 

.     , •                   n  high  lindHrid'jt-  2«3 

SoT'rei^  ot  wori'l*,  dispinr  thj  .    IVtM'n  (W.  597 

SoT'r^j.nt  Rnl.T.  Urtl  of  ftll     Rn/flm  243 

■       -   <d     ....   }fnut,jr.mrrif  133 

•  >f  clilV   .   .  M<'u(f,mrry  C<»3 

i  iwn    .'....   r.  W.olrjf  2H6 

■i C.  Wr.Uy  538 

«iential  God  .  .  .  .  C.  \Vr,Uy  407 

■      •    '     '  o.  .  .  .   r.  HV,//-y  674 

•it.  .  .   r.  HV.//-y  2.13 

.   f>ord  .    r.   Wrtley  4ftS 

..i..ur,  stand    C  Wr.hy  471 

iirdenroU.  /Vnff'«  T..?.  4»« 

//.iwru  4«9 

Sun                                          ^  .  .  .  .   r  HWry  438 

Swf                                               ;  V  J/Jtrrin<^ii'«  Col.  398 

Swcvt  is  ihi-  «.rk.  luy  (ijil.  tnv  King  .   U'lff* .  149 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first "l  felt.  .  .NVirCon  510 

Talk  with  na.  Lord.  thy»elf  reveal  .  C.  WtA^  5S« 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMXS.         709 

Taught  by  our  Ijord.we  will  not  pray  0.  Wedey  383 
Torrible  thought,  shall  I  alone  .  .  .  C.  WeaUy  203 
Thank  and  praise  Jehovah's  name  Jlontjomery  15 
That  awful  tLiy  will  surely  come  ....  Watt-n .  671 
That  doleful  night  before  his  death.  .  .  Hart.  160 
The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace  .  •  ^S".  St*'nn(tt  403 
'JTie  day  of  Christ,  the  dav  of  God  .  C.  UVx/z-y  102 
The  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day .  W.  Scdtt  6GS 
Tlie  earth,  with  all  her  fulness,  .  .  C.  Wesley  54 
Thee,  in  the  watches  of  the  night  .  C.  Wtsley  371 
Thee,  Jesua,  full  of  truth  and  grace  C.  Wcfhy  46S 
Thee,  King  of  saints,  we  praise  .  .  C.  ]\'ml*y  16(i 
Thee  to  laud  in  songs  divine   .  .  .  .  C.  ]\'e«lfy    72 

Thee  we  udc-c,  eternal  Name Watt^t .  634 

The  gbirious  armies  of  the  sky  .  .  J/r«.  Jiotoe  647 
The  glori(jus  universe  around  .  .  .  Mwitijamery  411 

The  (iod  of  Abrah'm  praise OlUxra  564 

The  God  of  harvest  praise Montqiimery  614 

The  God  of  mercy  be  adored  .  .  .  .C.  ^Wealey  681 
The  God  of  nature  and  of  grace  .    Monttjomcry    48 

The  God  who  rei;,'n3  on  high Olivrra  566 

The  gospel!  O  what  endless  charms  .  Steeifi  .  171 
The  great  archangel's  trump  shall  .  C.  Wruhy  671 
The  head  that  once  was  crown'd  ....  Kel/y  .  101 
The  heavenly  treasiu-e  now  we  have  C.  WtMl^y  422 
The  King  of  heaven  his  table  ....  Doddrihje  162 
nie  liaw  and  Prophets  all  foretold .  C.  Wesley  585 
The  long-lost  son,  with  streaming  .  Unknoicn  259 
The  Lord  descended  from  above  .  .  Stcrnhold  51 
llie  Lord  is  my  Shepherd  .....  MonUjomery  504 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed Kelly  .     96 

llie  Lord  Jehovah  reigns Wutta .    52 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare    .  Addison  503 

The  Lord  of  earth  and  sky C.  Wesley  633 

The  Lord  of  Sabbath  let  us  .  .  .  iS*.  Wesley,  jr.  95 
The  Lord  oiu-  God  is  clothed  with  H.  K.  White  53 
The  morning  flowers  display  .  .  S.  Wesley,  jr.  659 
The  nations  of  the  earth Gibbons  595 


710         INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

The  perfect  wnrUl.  by  Adain  trod  .  .  .  H7//m  .  5S1 
The  power  to  Mess  my  house .  .  .  .  C.  \Vr»le*f  37') 

The  prayiuc:  spirit  breathe C  Wf»lry  535 

There  is  a  nmnUiin  IJllJ  with  ....  C-trprr  174 
Tlnre  is  a  jrlorioiH  wurbl  of  lipht  Janr  Tty'or  COS 
There  is  a  (»ml— all  naturt>  sneaks  .  .  .  Si^rU .     4.') 

There  is  a  laud  of  imre  delight Wntta.  ftM 

There  i«  an  hour  of  p*«ar.>fnl  rest .  .  .  Tnppnn  WJ 
ThtTc  seems  ii  rv  pale  .  Mr*   (>i>ui     4G 

The  sacrwl  K.:  '««.  .  .   C.  Wrouy  4in 

Tlu'  Mi:it.  w!.  t  .  .  .  .  r.  WrtUy  64 r, 

T\  ■  ill  u  lo  hi-.»ven  he  .  .  Iktidriiljt  127 

Ti  ■  rmaiiunt  on  high  .  .  .  Addimjn     4.'> 

Tl.  •...-!.    s    .  .  .  .  S.  WfUvJr.     00 

V.  nme   .  .  (\  MWry  Svj 

V  'li  iiith  said  J/tti.';  -.'rv  •••."< 
T!                                lU  hate  ....(' 

T!  .• / 

T)  "  'hysons,   r 

Ti  ;.  .  .  .i/.. 

r  ino    .  .  .  ./ 

T:  -n    .    Wit  //./,../  -71 

T'  I  his  own  Iktthu-a  14S 

Ti  .    .....ilhmade    .  .   L\fi^ .  \'*^ 

n  :.  1  know C.  UV.//-V  J!-) 

11  -  'TTi  my  spirit  shake  C.  WfUy  4;.»» 

T!  i  I  faith,  we    .  Mimttjnm^y  577 

Tl  came C.  UV»/<y    P9 

T!  •  ^"c  li.l.r.. ffart.     47 

T!  ...  Axtn*  in; 

T  .ir«  r  »»V«/'y  194 

T:  -i'lril.  .  .     '•■      ■      '"• 

V  .U-cay    ... 

T"  '.  beneath    /                   « 

T  d  dan{*ers  .  AV-mv.**  444 

Tl  j-o  o'er  .   J.  W'rtfry  470 

Tl.  .,M.  .  .   C.  Wfi^  306 

Thou  Ci.  .  .  C7.  HWey  415 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS.         711 

Thou  God  of  power,  thou  God  .  Pcarson^s  Col.    25 

Thou  pjcat  mysterious  God C.  Wesley  282 

Thou  hidden  God,  for  whom  1  .  .  .  C.  Wc^hy  190 
ITiou  hidden  love  of  God,  whose  .  .  J.  Wcsky  491 
Thou  hidden  Source  of  calm  repose  C.  Weshy  546 
Thou  Judge  of  quick  and  dead  .  .  .  C.  Wcdey  667 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  f<>r  sinners  .  .  C.  Wculcy  250 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  thou  Priuce  of  .  J.  Wesley  451 

Thou,  Ix)rd,  art  God  alone C.  Wesley  643 

Tliou,  Lord,  hast  blest  my  going  .  C.  Wesley  377 
Thou,  Lord  of  life,  whose  .  Floiccra  of  Poetry  368 
Thou,  Lord,  on  whom  I  still  depend  C.  Wesley  606 

Thou  refuge  of  my  soul Steele  .  456 

Thou  rock  of  my  salvation C.  Wesley  458 

Thousands,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  this    Montrpmery  397 

Thou  scest  my  feebleness C.  Wesley  367 

Thou  scest  our  weakness.  Lord  .  .  .  J.  Wesley  486 
Thou  Shei)herd  of  Israel,  and  mine  C.  Wesley  545 
Thou  Son  of  God,  whose  flaming  .  .   C.  Wesley  197 

Thou,  the  etenial  Ix)rd C.  Wesley     60 

Thou  very  paschal  Lamb C.  Wesley  105 

Thou  very  present  aid C.  Wesley  530 

Thou,  who  liast  in  Zion  laid  .  .  Mrs.  Bulmer  575 
Thou,  who  on  the  whirlwind  ridest  .  Pierpont  583 

Thou,  whose  almighty  word }farriott  592 

Through  sorrow's  ni-iht,  and .  .  .  II.  K.  White  658 
Thus  far  the  Ix)rd  hath  led  me  on  .  .  .  Watts .  366 
Thus  saith  the  Ix)rd— 'tis  God  .  ,  .  C.  Wesley  131 
Thy  ceaseless,  unexhausted  love  .  .  C.  Wesley  179 
Thy  every  sulTring  servant,  Ix)rd  ,  C.  Wesley  471 
Thy  CTaclous  presence,  O  my  God  .  .  .  Steele .  463 
Thy  law  is  perfect.  Lord  of  light .  3Iontffomery  406 
Thy  life  I  read,  my  gracious  Lord  .  S.  'Bennett  643 
Thy  loving  Spirit,  Lord,  alone  .  .  .  C.  Wesley  299 
Thy  mercy  heard  my  infant  prayer  ,  Glenelg  400 
lliy  name  to  me,  thy  nature  grant  C.  Wesley  314 
Thy  presence,  everlasting  God .  .  .  Doddridge  379 
Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford .  .  Favxett    24 


712         INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Thy  presence,  Lord,  the  place  shull  O.  WttUy  340 

Tbj  way  is  in  the  sea Fuiccttt  A'JO 

Thy  word.  ahni;,'hty  Ij.)rd 3I<>Htj<>nyry  4<>s 

Times  without  nuiuU'r  have  I  .  .  .  t'.  W-nUy  52 1 
'Tii  linijih'd !  so  the  Saviour  8i\id  .  .  St<')ni^  92 
•Tis  tiiiish'd  !  the  Messiah  dies  ...  (7.  HV-A  y  92 
To  bless  thy  chosen  nieo  ....  TnU  dt  limiiy  594 
To  Father,  S)n,  and  Holy  (ihost,  Th  Unkumci  682 
To  F:i?h.T.  Son.  and  Holy  Ghost.Who  .  Watts.  681 
T.  1,  and  Sj.irit,  Ascribe   C.  Wrnhy  ^\ 

T'  .  and  Spirit,  ever    .  .  I'lJcHotrn  G*<3 

Tu  iher,  .Sun /.  HW^y  6HI 

To  (iod  tiie  Father.  Son,  And  ....  Vid'noim  6M4 
To  God  th.«  Fiith.r's  throne  ......  .H'irt*.  C><2 

To  Jeso-.  '     1  Lord StrrU .  167 

To  thee  vi-r     fTnknaim  GkA 

To  thee,  t  lure.  I  bow  .   C.  W'  .'  .;    P.'^i 

To  thee,  U  (.i<«l.  when  creatures  .  .  />  I 

To  thee,  our  (r«Hl  and  Saviour 

To  the  hi"     '  '  *•  -  .S     .   .  .   .    C.   n-y   ..■>- 

To  U.1  a  «  in...  Jfontfjomrry     7*^ 

To  US  a  .  !i C.  \r',fry     79 

Tremenduua  livj«.l.  w;ii»  humble  fear  O.  WcnUy  63;* 
Try  tts,  O  God,  and  search  the  .  .  .   C  H'cW<y  416 

rnchanireable,  almi'^^hty  Lord  .  .  .  C.  WrtUy  417 
rnveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb  ....  W'itu .  65«J 
Urge  on  your  rapid  courae C.  WcsUy  434 

Vain  are  all  terrestrial  jtleasures  ....  Ford  475 
Vain.  delii.Hive  world.  adi«'U    .  .  .  .   C.  Wrtl-y  476 

Vain  man,  thy  fond  pursuits Ilari .  203 

Victim  divine!  thy  prace  we  claim  C.  H>«/<y  166 
Vital  spark  of  heavenly  dame Pi'pt .  402 

Walk  in  the  li-ht !  so  shall  thou  .  .  R  liirtnn  600 
Watehd  by  the  world's  maliffnant .  C.  Wrtlry  487 
Watchman,  tell  u«  of  the  nigat ....  Botcrii%g  6Q0 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS.         713 

Weary  souls,  that  wander  wide  .  .  G.  Wesley  207 
We  bring  no  glitt'ring  treasures  .  .  .   PldUipa  607 

We  by  his  Spirit  prove C.  Wesley  276 

Weep  not  for  a  brother  deceased  .  .  C.  Wesley  654 
We  have  no  outward  righteousness  C.  Wesley  263 
We  journey  through  a  vale  of  tears  B.  Barton  446 
We  know,  by  faith  we  Icnow   .  .  .  .  C.  Weshy  570 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest Wuttji .  \\\) 

We  lift  our  hearts  to  thee /.  Weeley  oGl* 

What  am  I,  O  thou  glorious  God  .  .  C.  Wesley  271 
What  are  those  soul-reviving  .  .  .  PratCs  Col.  607 
Wliat  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page  .  .  .  Cowpcr  404 
What  is  our  calling's  glorious  hope    C  Wedty  289 

What  majesty  and  grace S.  Stennttt  172 

What !  never  speak  one  evil  word  .  C.  Wenley  304 
What  now  is  my  object  and  aim  .  .  C.  Wesley  477 
\\Tiat  shall  I  do  my  God  to  love  .  .  C.  Wesley  185 
What  v;u-iou3  hindi'ances  we  meet  .  .  Cotrjier  336 
^Vhen  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God    .  .  Addison  501 

When  death  before  my  sight Steele  .  393 

When  first  the  Snirit  left  the  throne .  .  Judkin  123 
^^^len,  gi-acious  Lord,  when  shall  it  C.  W>sl-ry  252 
When  I  can  read  my  title  clear  ....  Watts .  439 
When  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved  .  .  W.  Scott  443 
When  Israel  out  of  Egypt  came  .  .  C.  WesUy  51 
When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross  .  .  Watts .  93 
When  Jesus  left  his  Father's  .  .  .  2Iotit^jomery  606 
When  languor  and  disease  invade  .  .  "Poplady  395 
When,  my  Savioiu-,  shall  I  be    ...   (7.  Wesley  303 

When  o'er  the  deep  we  rode Arion .   625 

When,  0  my  Saviour,  shall  it  be  .  .   C.  Wesley  509 

When  on  Sinai's  top  I  see MonUjomery  176 

When  on  the  brink  of  death Colyer  399 

When  power  divine  in  mortal  .  .  J.  E.  Smith  472 
When  quiet  in  my  house  I  sit  .  .  .  C.  Wesley  403 
When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death  .  Addison  219 
When  shall  I  hear  the  inward  voice  C.  Wesley  288 
When  shall  I  see  the  welcome  hour  C,  Wesley  319 


712         INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Thy  presence,  liord,  the  place  shall   0.  WetUj/  340 

Thy  way  U  iu  the  sea /\iiccftt  A09 

Thv  word.  aliniu'htT  I>ord ifontftmrry  44H 

T-'       vi-'i  -: '    ->ivel    .  .  .   CW. <>rey  b'l\ 

i  ir  RiiiJ    .  .   Siz-mirn    yj 

-lies  .  .  .  C.  W.nl.if  91' 
i.icc  ....  T'tU  <t  Ilnvlif  .'»;H 
Holv  (Ih.>*t,'rh    rnk->u.,r,i  fih2 

l>    -■'    (ihost.Who.      WnttM.    C^\ 

.  Ascril*   r.  ]\'f,f.y  tin  I 
...  ever    .  .  I'tJrnftm  G<\ 

-  u J.  Wedey  681 

^•n.  AuU  ....  {TiiJbiotni  684 
thruiie  ......  .W'Ut*.  &^'2 

1  I»rd SV.^/^.  lt;7 

■  v.T     f'uLitotm  04 

.    I  bow    .     ('.    \\'r»l.U      JkH 

.;urcs  .  .  lknHriiUjf  OTil 

1  ur IhtrrtM  383 

ToUrj  i.  1     ....    C.  W^teg  33S 

To  UJI  a  '  rn  .  .  .  M"nh^m*^tf     7)^ 

Tou«u  '. r  "■   •       -  ' 

Tremeiil  .ulile  fear'" 

Try  us,  < .  the  ...   r 

rDchanpniMe,  almighty  Lord  .  .  .  C.  Wraley  417 
To  veil  thy  boBom,  fitiUiful  tomb  ....  Watu .  6/>'> 
Vr^  on  your  raiiid  courae C.  WtaUy  434 

\  i<«um  ....    Ford    473 

1    .  .  .  .  C.  UV*/.  y  47fl 

...   ...Ui Ihri.   AV3 

-race  wc  d&im    CT.  HVWry  !»", 
ily  iLune Ayw  .  4<L' 

.!k  in  the  liijht !  to  tihali  thon  .  .  B.  Itartnn  fiOO 
NVitchd  by  the  world's  malipant .  C  WrsUy  487 
Watchman,  tell  o*  of  the  nignt ....  Botcring  dOO 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 


713 


Weary  souls,  that  wander  wide    .  .  G.  Wesley 

We  bring  no  glitt'ring  treasures  .  .  .  PhiUips 

We  by  his  Spirit  prove 0.  WeaUy 

Weep  not  for  a  brother  deceased  .  .  C.  Wc^ky 

We  nave  no  outward  righteousness  C.  Weahy 

We  jouriiej  through  a  vale  of  tears  B.  Barton 
We  Know,  by  faith  we  know   ....€.  WeeUy 


Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  thee  .... 
What  am  I,  O  thou  glorious  God 
What  are  those  soul-reviving  .  . 
^\^lat  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page 


Watt, 
.   J.  Wesley 
.    a  Wcefry 
PratCa  Col. 
Cow]>er 


C.  WcJiley 
a.  ]iV«% 
.  Coirjxr 
.  Addison 


What  is  our  calling's  glorious  hope    C.  We«ley 

What  majesty  and  grace S.  St/ninttt 

What !  never  ^jK^ak  one  evil  word   .  C.  Wtvley 
What  now  is  my  object  and  auu  . 
What  shall  I  do  my  God  to  love   . 
What  v;iriou3  hindi-ances  we  meet 
When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God 

When  death'  before  my  sight Steele  . 

When  first  the  Snirit  left  the  throne.  .  Judkin 
^^^Jen,  gracious  Ixjrd,  when  shall  it  C.  W>nly 
When  I  «'an  read  my  title  clear  ....  Wittt« . 
When  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved  .  .  W.  Scott 
When  Israel  out  of  Egynt  came  .  .  C.  Wesby 
When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross  .  .  Watt^ . 
When  Jesus  left  his  Father's  .  .  .  MonUjonurry 
When  languor  and  disease  invade  .  .  Top/ndy 
When,  my  Savioiu-,  shall  I  be    ...   (7.  Wcslry 

When  o'er  the  deep  we  rode Anon  . 

When,  O  my  Saviour,  shall  it  be  .  .   C.  Wesley 

When  on  Sinai's  top  I  see Montgomery 

Wlien  on  the  brink  of  death Colyer 

When  fwwer  divine  in  mortal  .  .  J.  JS.  Smith 
When  quiet  in  my  house  I  sit  .  .  .  C.  Wesley 
When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death  .  Addison 
When  shall  I  hear  the  inward  voice  C.  Wesley 
When  shall  I  see  the  welcome  hour  C.  Wesley 


207 
607 
276 
654 
263 
4^6 
570 
U!» 
1)61' 
271 
607 
404 
289 
172 
304 
477 
1S5 
336 

mi 

393 
123 
252 
439 
443 
51 
93 
G06 
395 
303 
625 
509 
176 
399 
472 
403 
219 

2as 

319 


-fHM 


714 


TO 


ouLtm 


■7 


O 


I4n 


m 


%  :*   V   M 


^na^niT^^ 


tn 


INDEX  OF  VERSES. 


717 


Ail  K^anU  may  the  181 

Aain  Uin  nnri«nt  Mi 

ikM  o'er  II  jmrrhM  4ft» 

A*  r'/<irid  fil>"Ut  J«  M'i 

Ail  round  Jenmale  143 

An  n'-on  (ui  in  him  17) 

A»  lh<.  uj.i.Ih  of  th  J74 

A«  Ih.,  t.nift.t  Klin  l?,! 

An  Urn  wiiit'.-l  iir  f,*) 

Aa  Unroll.' ir';''!  f,)(l 

An  tlirotiKti  ii(f!iw  4'<i( 

A*  thy  <oi.ifn.in.|  6'JS 

A«  w«  tliy  itmrrv  ';4 

A«  wel/'"iiie  iw  tn  iU'i 

A*harn>7')  of  J<^«iu  4k;', 

Auk  hot  hi»  criu-«.  IIS 

Arf.r,.M.-.|t..T.-vr  11'. 


B«f'ir<t  <n»f  F«th«r 
IJeff/rn  th«  (fruat 
Il«(r>r«  lb«  failU  in 
lii^iiTt  tbn  nt'lmnc 
litfor*  th«  Hnriua 
|;«for<i  thADi  vtan 
l(<ifur<  thy  «h»-»ip 
»«f<.ri!  thy  thron. 
Itifora  M  niako  th 
It'hoM,  iHCaio  w- 
){-hol.|,  fiMt  atri-k 
({.iliolr|,forrn*lh'^ 
l;«hoM  him,  all  yn 
li-hoM  hiaUmfU 
linhol,)  tho  Uinb 
(iohol.l  thai'.rr'.w 
l','-h'>l'l  thin  fair  an 
i; .lioUl  thy  iifia'n 
I'.'hoM,  w«  ^llb« 


i1i\  nr«ath«  on  na,  Lo 
M6'  UriKhtSonofriKh 
ftZ^  i  iJriKhl  tisrrora  )(ua 
>i'J .  ISniiK  'u>  BKain  to 
6M  IJiiiit  hy  the  wor<l 
5H1    IJiim  every  hr<;Mt 


y  «h<-ep,  Zr.t  H'irm  thy  nhackle 
y  throne  X5  '  JVit,  a»y/»e  all,  afi 
make  th  4or,    ]'.-d  i.ft.  r  »n  t!.i> 


V'l 

li'.i  i,.,i|,  ,.■,  J.-.M., 

IC'i 

iSut  can  no  «/,vrre 

U]'^ 

Hut  Chn.trnn  he 

AH 

But<lro|M  :f  gnrnt 

m 

But  he  that  tiima 

1K1 

Kul  1  of  i>i.-iui«  ha 

rr-: 

!;.,•  if  0   ..   l-avM 

Awake,  awake,  , 
Awake  from  fiiil 
Awake,  my  t/  ri(fii   ',  ii 
Awe.l  hy  am'.rul  6tl  | 
AwbJe  iAfleahili  &i: 


y.;dj»lk 

•  M 

,i.(Cto 

1^ 

Pe  it  a/-< 

or.l 

thyw. 

td 

Arco 

191 

Be  It  ariy.r' 

*":fo!: 

thy  w< 

rd 

W5 

Be  Itarr 

ord 

I-/^."; 

thyw 
BelU 

■  r-l 

r-"^ 

Be  oar* 

Beatill. 

Be.;.,., 
}'.■ 

[: 

417 

b    -    ;, 

::i 

114 

Bef.re  r 

••  ( 

ilxr.f-,  1   83» 

fcefor*  my 

Caith'i 

«t 

i;:m'.  .siivj'.Lr :  m 

Bleat  Rarl'/ur,  wb 
Blirul  un^<«lief  la  a 
Bold  ihall  1  lUnd 
B'/m  by  a  new  n- 
B</m  into  the  wor 


b<l\ 

kt',1 


I'.r.-.-.'/,  ».'.»;',  o  /. 
Brenk  from  hia  th 
Break  oir  the  yoke 
Break  <tty',tir  tea 
Break  Thou,  O  hr 
Breathe,  0  breath 


,0,  when  that  IVt 

ur  brief  life'e    SS 

(.'/wer  dirlne  rz* 

'  »aiiit*  are  lor     M 

'  ^hnll  Ulierer  4U 

■    ".  the  aa  Ml 

llbre     81 

,r  mo  Ml 

I'.rth   3'«3 

U 

1 

1-) 

.    i*,l 

BulU.'.T';    •  a  ••  jio    IM 

But  thou  art  not  al  lU 

K<it  thoo  haetbret  «19 

'■    '  "         '»  I>ord,  4M 

;l  »ea  it70 

^arth  634 

from  h  M» 

•,    ■..:(,  mvlif  tH 

tliy  nifhl  hao  (U 

we,  frail  a<.ja  61« 

•-  we,  whoD'/w  «7» 

i-..t  wh<;n  we  view    «l 

B.awho«h»ll'j.iit    64 

But  will  indeed,  J  Ml 

But  with  the  eye  >M 

But  with  thee  ia  m  ^4M 

bj  etyA  Sii/yau'i  i  KM 


INDEX    OF    VERSES 


The  flfures   refer  to   the   Page. 

AbfMBfrMlhMT  eM.AklDo,  IiUU  DM  «H  .  Aod,  O,  w).«a  Ih*  tU 
A  br>4«a  h»mrX,  m  M*  '  Ak «  wK.i  ami)  m  f M   And  thAll  I  Highx  »<4 

Aci^o*UTtn»»«  ?•'    *'  •  -    -■  ^S"   Ai>d»h*]lw»U«f     10 

A  cl<«<l  of  wiiBM  4    .  .     Aibl  luiM,  by  pM  ttS 

Atoumxrjctiojm  .    AjdJ  •»«.  t<«  torn  «M 

AlUrkMdcLMdv  .    j   Aad  th*l  I  M*»r  in 

A  fifttUi  that  ddUi   .  .    <.w    ':} ,  Aa4  thoo,  O  avar    W 

A  Mtk  Uuit  kMpi  npb»  1»1    Ana  th.-o.  that,  w  tsl 

A  (»ili  tkM  ahiM  -wwr  lU   A»4  Iho*  will  tar  tIS 

A  FathM*!  hami  :  ^o.iu  I  >i   At,4  ih   .  <:<  i(. .  w  U] 

AflMMoflhiM  .i» 

A  CTIM^OW  S«TlM    ■  i 

A  pull*.  wMk,  a 

A   H-.r<      n    ..„v  .J 


A  ). 
A  U 
A  I 
Al 

Al 

A    r 

A> 

A^ 

A> 

A  • 

A 

At^ 


•r  to* 

Uk  IM 

y  •  SIf 


,  .1  <#  «n 


INDEX  TO  VP:it8E8. 


719 


K«nh  ii  Ihtno  ;  h«  CTS 

K«rtl<   tr«fi/il/li»  f;n  5V 

K*rll.)y  i'-y.  m<  I  4ir. 

K.iwy  l"  !»<■  <'fitr..i»  Z7l 

K'<  r.  i.'/w,  l/y  fnit  M?, 

K'h/<  ii"w  tmlintli  r,^, 

K'<'ii  wiw  wx  III  In  4 '.'J 

K'«n  now,  wl»<»i)  I  fjV; 

K'lr  iii«r«,  hj  Wl  114 

Kn.jity  of  ilim  w  l^-v 

Kn'tlxM  lifo  Id  III  11 

VjiiU»m  »c«riim  of  «0 

K/iilow    IIk  III  wit  r,i", 

KnUir  liil/,  lliM  It..  '■■  ■  ' 
KnlflflliyMlf,  lit..! 
Ki.l'ni.K   ii.l.,   i-.y 
Kiitlir</iii»|  iiiiiiil  t 

K<|iuil    RtriiiiM    of  ';'< 

Krror   kimI   Ijruork  C'i!< 

KUrrinl  i»t«  lliy  m  la 

KUriml  <;.«l,  ruin  H/n 

M-ir.ni  iir«  u,  nil  v.r, 

H.,.,„l  K.,i.r.»  of  4i 
l-.i.ri.i.l  !.i.liil,l;y  4J 
^,U•ll,Ml  S|.iril  fi  )r,f, 
KtwniMl  H.m  o/  r\  UTi 
Ktnriittl  triiiiiii  Ixi  l,M 
KUriial,  iiikIivMii  V;',» 
Ktonml  Wiml'/iii  |H| 
Kt«riiily  coiium  In  f,j\ 
Kvury  ny«  •liall  n  Wi 
Kvoiy  Imiimiui  tl«  Ui; 
Kiorl  ll.y  III'  r«<l  i,6l 
Kiimn'l  tliy  wiiiK  4<i( 
KiI'iikI  Ui  mi)  llm  IQ 
Kitol  liii  kinuly  441 
KlUil  till!  I,iiliil»<>  IHO 
KiU>llli*Ivtinl>w  10 
Kiull*  our  rUUiK  774 
Kyv  liMli  not  ■«•  50C 

Ka4n.I  my  vlrtoo  UH 
KiiiM  with  tiKiino  6H 
KNin  woiiM  I  hII  t  HMr, 
Kuln  w-uM  I  Uno  ]W. 
Kitin  woiilil  I  l«nr  207 
Kiiin  woul.l  I  rUii  47 
Fnlr  lttn>l  I  rouUI  f,r,^ 
Kiiilfl  criM  out,  -  ZhO 
Faith  K"»i'«  t>>*  i)t*^ 
Knith  in  thy  chnii  Itl4 
Knlth  III  (hy  |>ow  Wi 
I'nllh  Inniln  lU  r«  Wi 
I'alth,  iiiJKlity  fni  <ili( 
KkIUi  iitfiii  (li«  hr  C67 
Faith  t«  b«  b*»l'  U61 


Faltbfol,  0  Li/H,  n» 

For  rn«  th«  tnird*    ^ 

Faithful  »./..!,  |.-u  ?,;',' 

K'.i  o.*  ti..  >«  , 

Knr,  fu,  ,.1. 

K«r  froio  •  ■ 

Kiir  oini,.    ! 

Ki.r«v».,ll,  . 

K«th«r,  an.J  .l,.>;i   );', 

1  .„  (1,..,,   .;.    ,  .jii!   iTf, 
For  th««,  niyf;.-.l  t,U 

Fiiih..r,  <;o.|,  thy    UH 
Kathi'r.if  i!U':h  tli   1(M 

For  Ih-.    M.y  Ihir  U^ 

Kulhwr.in  m«  rev  v^-' 

1—  " •■  hiiv   'il« 

Kitthir.  ill    th<Hi«    ) 

:ah*  «ll« 

Knthir,  in  u*  thy 

'  vtiiii  4(;il 

Ilit),.  ,    (,f  ..r..||.     a 

.  1,  -  o  VV'i 

i-iril.iiei.. 
Fnllior,  Hid  i.arro  41»a 
Knthir,  thiiiu  «v«  V.4 
Fatiiiir,  thy  long  Wil 
Fnthur,  thy  iiivru  fi'A 
Fiilh«r,  thy  .jui<  k  -H) 
Fnthur,  Ut  u*  vou  tVi 
Fullinr,  w«  a«k  in  'Ml 
Fwnr  not,  br«thr«  «'/1 
Foar  not,  imi<l  Im,  VA 
K»ur  not,  thoMvh  l»V 
Kinilowof  hill  n  t,A1 
Kill  mi  wilh  iill  t  HA 
KilIM  with  <l»liK  r,',', 
KilIM  with  holy  i 
Kiii'l  in  Chnit  tl. 
Kiiii>h  th«n  tl.y  n  , 
Finn  M  hi*  tliroi.  ;  . 
Firm,   faithful, 

wnU'hiiiK 144 

Finn  in  tho  all  <l  Wi 
Flmt  tha  d«».l  in  filO 
FivK  bli.e.linK  wo  V*iS 
Fit  my  now  lifar  ^77 
Fii,  (>  dt  my  wn  'All 
FiiM  on  thi*  gfj  470 
Flow,  w'TKlroui  I  141 
Follow 'il  bv  thoi  «4K 
Fuoliih,  nnil  im|io  4r/& 
For  oach  aiuniilt  61V 
For  friiinila  uikI  b  1  t>ti 
For  ()<mI  haa  iimr  44« 
For  Ood  innilii  fU  U 
For  hor  my  t4)urii  147 
For  hi*  truth  and  15 
For  Jo^un,  my  l/»  916 
For  J»*uii*  «aV«  a  UAl 
For  lvT«  Uk«  tbia  410 


|...t      II.      .,      1):        ..        I     .it  W 

For  thou  art  in  th  8'<»7 
For  thou  art  thiil  V7& 
For  thou  of  lifw  t  4Wi 
For  thou,  within  4'> 
For  thouxb  inyat  4M 
For  whut  to  thwa  4i,l 
For  who  by  faith  4'.«'« 
For  wh'iii  diiUt  t  44tf 
For  wil.l  th«  waT  37» 
For  you  ihii  j.urii  VOiJ 
For  ».«l  I  nJith,  f  WH 
Forl.i.l  il,  l/.i.l,  I  n 
Foihxl  thxin  nit,  16V 
I—  ..I  w.ih  th..  MS 
.  lA>r.l  -AM 
11  in  'iW 

r  th«  itt 

......    thy  c  bH 

t'ouoUiii  of  mioi  619 
Fnxi  from  nnitnr  4V9 
Friiind  of  till,  fria  411 
From  nil  liii')i)ily  'i»»« 
From  Chri-.l,  (I...  «U 
|.r..mr-hri.l,U,«y  I'/l 
|.  roiM  .Inik  t-iiii.t  -i-Ai 
From  d«nth  t/>  llf  111 
From  i-iich  "Xtru  'A'.rt 
From  «v<'ry  pliu-w  4.1 
From  nvory  ainful  14<J 
From  fuvour'd  A  5*»8 
From  hi'itvun  nu  6*i6 
From  huBvirn  b«  c  178 
From  hiavunhn*  Hk 
From  bin  hiifh  th  lOH 
From  littlu  on«ta  VX 
From  niom  till  d  U 
From  north  to  •<>  6i»l 
From  ■••  to  wr,  t//! 


18 


DsDEX  OF  ^XRSES. 


By  d«y,  kloof  th* 
BrdMthaaabeU 
Hy  •rery  nviw  of 
Uy  futh  I  plo^a 
Byfftilh  ihanppar 
By  Uith  <r«  ■!«  M 
By  t^iVh  w«  klTM 
By  <Witb  w«  know 
By  («iih  w«  MOW 
By  buth  w*  M«  Ih 
By  BM,  my  Sarioa 
Bytb«tfMp,«s]itr 

By 
By 
By 

By  ttsia*  agniiiiria 
BythiMW>«rof4 
By  Uy  4iTiM,  lr» 
by  Iky  ftisttec  ka 
By  Uiy  kawla  lk« 
ByUiykMlTlM 
By  tby  mmK  arir 
By  ihy  »o«t  M«« 
ByUiyi«MMiIti( 
By  Iky  tfiri\  Lo 
By  thy  tnuni|A  o' 
By  wiM  mMUr-b 


itkro^H; 
M  M«y  I  ba  ' 


Cam«,ala[iifbtyU>SOO|Coald  mv  u«n  fo  »41 
OoiM,  all  y*  •ouU  910  Could  w«  Uv  cUni  kU 
CoOM. ana pMMM  tiM , Could  w«,  oo  uxr  M 
a&d  wonbip  *!>  Coon  Uoffmia  and  tU 
OoBMbacklUutia  ilti  Coonic«,  uiy  aoiU  ; 

on  Jod  rtly  . . .  4M 


OtHMtDMiraofna  81 
Cona,  artaod  iby  m 
CooM,  FaUtar,  So  S14 
aaM,boi*CoiBib  n 
Cana4My«W>M, 

Oa«a><oly«iMat, 

fcrawTa4byU4M 
OMMJIalyOkoM, 


Ua8a*{av>ila    tl 
CgCBa^oly<3b«a«, 
tbyMU  laapraaa  M 


Coonic>,  my  (oul  i 

tb)-  titt.r  ttxjm  UA 
Cr«aUo«>,tvi*db     Sy 
4T« 


Dw«anataii4  lb  6U 
Dark  and  abaatU  Ut 
Day«Cfk>r7.day  IM 
Daw  Kama.  Iba  l'.^ 
Daaa*.  tbas,  tana  in 
Daalb  aolan,  and  103 
Daatb,  ball,  and  »3 
DaaU  may  lb*  b  »U 


.lialySplHl  ISODMtb  hd«a  ua  av  «ai 
Ca»a  ta^  cona  la,  4fl ,  D«(Mkd  aa  bilbM  4M 
Cosa,  ta  aon«w  «)•  Daa»  ta  «ibtb«  4U 
Chm  ia  Ibia  metm  SU  Daaa  oa  nay  baaf  «t« 
CbMala  Ibypta*  aS  DauV'iaaea  W  aiy  <»1 
OaMa,lataa,wltk  UtDftmA  oa  bia:  ttl 
OHaa,Lat<tbyW  M  Draad  alanoa  ab  <tt 
OaaM.LM4,Uyfft  M  DaaMod,  «U  Ut  ttl 
omdT  lit  DaaaaMliBf  CM  y  M* 
G<id,  191    DvWnauMd  aU  lb  iS* 


QUI  tba«  lata  tby 
CkU,  wbila  ba  Bia 
C«a  a^t  b«t  |>o 
Caa  tbaaa  a««ntb  < 
CM  at  a  brokaa  i 
CmH  oat  Ibjr  laaa,  : 
OfMM  aitka  raao 

Oaaaa.  «•  pflgTua  I 
CWat^dbytkatw  ' 
CkBdraa  aar  kM  I 

o- 

o- 

Cbt  .. 

Qtrwi,  our  iir 'U>« 

Quwa«rU>rdM 


t:$   Cbcua,  O  my  Sari  314    Did  vrvr  mourMr  4&I 

CoOM  ooifkl] 
l<0|Cuaia,  Sarwur.oo  ttt   Dtdal  Uwki  But 


tSt  CoOM,  O  my  G<id, 

■-■    -         0  my  San 
oifkly  u. 


•   Ihdat  tbou  Out  dia  «N 


tW  Co«natba(raalda  19.  o«f &.«h apuMkr  M 
IM  CiMRa,tbaa.dlTUM  4M  DU*I  ibva  u^\  in 
Omtm  tbao,  for  J«  «5)  |  tb«  iWb  aMMar  ttS 
aMMtka«,Byka  ttl ,  Didat  tboa  aataidlft 
Oena  tkaat,  whb  11« ,  Diraes  eoatrol,  aa  M» 
Oaaa,  lUa  laaar    tt !  Diatf«ctii«  Iba^    M 

a  «IU>«   I&^    Ih<m«  lo'.ructur,  AOi 

'lo  Ik*  I .  >     ..   .   .  . ;  1 


rr^a  t.«  it.  nt 

fnaa  tka  a    M 

'  >  tknmab  lb    U 

i.'OBiuutc  wDciiy  v't  111*1  aad  aaaaa  I  Ml 

SI  Oil*  ■7.  •^•fpa  Mm  s>pm,  i  ^mta  ik  tii 


»4  roaAd  wit  IM 
byltibaaka  141 
>  by  Ujr  aMa  ai 

•n 


taaw  m  laekaai«,«a«kl««| 
iiM  IM  lack  araaW  t^  *• 
OnaaVer  af  kaU  t»  Back  WMaaai  dra  4*1 
CMaa«  wttfc  kak  IM  Back  Iboafkt  aa  IM 
ma.  Lard,  Ml  CMlaalad  bow,  «p  IM  Bafar  «o«  tkaa  I  Ml 
I  bia  cf»tla  It  Ctmtni  my  arary  431  Bartk,  from  aikf .  • 
tU  by  pull  tu;Con«Ptica,aank,  Mf  Bartk  b  tky  SmM  Ml 


INDEX  OF  VERSES. 


721 


lie  who,  M  p»tie 
[{r  K\\\e  Umt  I  f\\ 
}i>-Adl(iog  we  ele 
Hiur  und  «uv«  nie 
Hear,  for  Uiou,  O 
H-nrhim,  yedeuf 
IlcKf,  O  huar  our 
Hear  thou  our  prn 
Heavenly,  all-fillu 
Keaveiily  FathK- 
Mcaveiily  Guide  f 
I Icavenward  cur 
Hein  <i(  the  Bimie 
He'll  n«  »er  <j».n 
Help  oa  to  tuilJ 
Help  us  to  make 
H«lp  u*  to  tve  th 
Hell'  u»,  with  hoi 
Helpl.-M,h..weVr 
Henre  nuiy  alt  lu 
Hriice  (>ur  b>-iirU 
lletirp  »pntn({  ihn 
H'MiCe,  ye  \7i'iii  ca 
Uriirefi  rth  nmy  u 
lleiK.'f  rthourro 
II.Tic#f.rth  t-1  the 
H-r  hati'U  are  Gil 
Her  p.rli.  u  liillix 
Here  at  tliut  cr>n 
Here  freejoiii  ii|.r 
Here  I'll  ruiv<-  inm 
H«Te  I  woulil  (  re 
Here  m  the  li^dy 
Here  iii  th'ir  h>>nM 
Here,  in  t>iu>e  ow 
Here  Kt  our  fiet 
Here  kt  (lie  bluid 
Here  let  tile  prea 
Here  let  the  VMioe 
Here  light  desi-eo 
I  lere  nuiy  our  unb 
Here  d  ay  the  Ust 
Here  may  the  wrc 
Here  ni;iy  thine  « 
Here  nuiy  thy  fai 
Here  may  t)iy  trut 
Here  pHrd"n,  life, 
>!ere,  Siiviiu/,  de 
Here  see  the  bre 
Here  the  dark  vei 
Here  the  fuir  tre^ 
Here  tlie  Re.leom 
Here  the  wble  D 
Here  then  I  doubt 
Here,  then,  my  G 
Here,  Uien,  V>  the 


li3 


l-.'5 


99 1  Here  to  thee  a  tem 
2;tO' Here  will  1  g^l  up 
6*4lHere,»ithtlie'as 
3%  Here's  I.. ve  and  gT 
31  I  Hit.'h  Heaven,  tha 
HiKhiii  thy  power 
Hitrh  oo  liis  holv 
Hi(fh  on  thy  Fain 
H  »'b  throned  on  h 
Hini  bv  Oiilli  ue 
Hiineyet.eye  w 
Huh  th.  u^-h  higrli 
Hiiiitoko-wiolif 
Hinwelf  prejiarett 
41(>!HiHBUnbutc«  Uiv 
355lHuU.-~ldemniid 
4;<  HiH  roiiiforlii  bear 
HiB  fried  afltfclio 
Hu*  ^1  'rvourdeii 
Hu  po.tlness  eve 
Hji  tjovemniflDt  • 
HiN  ^riice  iiiid  mo 
Hm  gnirt  in  m  '«t 


41 J 


liM 


H.H   1., 


Hi^uii.iU!,tL:i>bo 
Hi*  mime  bIiuU  b« 
His  name  the  rum 
His  tiiinie  yields 
His  only  rip'hteou 
Hu  jhiwer,  iiiorea 


bl. 


\Vi-i 
SI!) 

\ri 

14X 

WIS 
566 
4^1,  I 

n^;  I 

4fi4 

4IM 

613 
MS 
I7« 
563 
411 
4x3   H 

iut'i;    ;  :i 

24    1  ^ 

5-*!     I  r 

S5    l:  :    w 

4ua  Hi. «^ >•'.•■  l-»v. 

578  er,  without  our 
61x1  His  Spirit,  whuh 

403  His  viol'ry  hiith  d 
57>>  His  v.Mre  sublime 
ir>5  Hw  witness  witlii 
5S«i'  His  word  did  out 
171  j  His  wortls  the  hup 
6-<0  His  w'lrk  my  hoa 
Isa  Ho'.aUye  hungr 
499]  Ho!  ye  that  pant 
4ii4|  Hold  on  thy  way 

404  Holy  Ghost,  no  m 
61    H  lvGh.ist,theC 

5:9  Holy,  holy,  holy 
636  H..nie ward  bound 
49S|  Horuur  and  niigb 

46 


Horroni  all  hearts 

Hosanna,  on   the 

H'W  beauteous  ua 

How  blessed  are 

How  blest  are  tlie 

H  iw  can  il  be.  th 

How  careful  then 

How  ctmniiini^  is 

H"W  excellent,  O 

I! ow  gentle  wast 

H ow^.ukI  thouar 

How  preiit  the   ri 

4771  H  'W  ereat  thy  m 

13'il  Hi.w  liappy  are  o 

How  biippy  the  a 

H.'W  hiippy  t!iem 

H  w  hiippy  the  !■« 

H  .w  long,  L  rtl, 

Horn- long  shullJu 

H ow  oft  iher  I0.I 

19!H.woft,  whendn 

4i'.-.''  H   w  often,  when 

71    How  rieh  the  dep 

60<'!  How  shall  Menve 

80'  H    «  rhall  I  meet 

63:V  H  ■»  .hull  p<.llule 

i-.cl  H  w  shall   weuk 

1*21!  flow  short  my  ru 

673|  How  should  uur  so 

la   How  strnoge,  ho 

1R5,  How  swift  U.sav 

M9J  How  then  ought  I 

131 !  How  rain  a  toy  is 

•JM   How  w..u!dmyfa 

lfi'.»  Humbly  on  iLce  I 

445 

90  I  a'k  in  cmfidenc 

4CI   t  a.'k  no  higher  Kt 

9  I  ask  the  blorwI-Ui 

I  a* k  thoni  whenc 

16   I  calmly  bow'd  m 

277    I  can  but  perish  if 

9''  I  cannot  rest  till  in 

64   I  cannot  wash  my 

lis]  I  ciutt  mv  care  on 

5-1  j  1  c 'me,  i?' thou  my 

64:5   I  C"me,  thy  serva 

4-<5|  I  deprecate  llmt  d 

I-ljI  Bod  him  lining 

1(>1    I  htite  mvsins,  no 

44b  1  have  ling  with 

2s0|lhuveno9killthe 

119i  I  have  the  thinjp 

^^i\  I  hear  thy  word  in 

6^   I  hold  thee  with  a 

371 1 1, 1  olune  have  do 


roo 


INDEX  OF  VERSES. 


H 


I  k--.. -w  1-.  iv,,  »'l    1,.    I    ,.•! 


I  to  Ut«m  IM  Bil  KM  IM 

laUi.minay'ilIb  •!• 

I:,  t)  .!.•»      k-riKKi  »:« 

U>  Ml 

.il.  Ut 

«r  U» 


INDEX  OF  VERSES. 


723 


m  vain  the  «tnn«',  96 
In  vftinthmmtnig  3n1 
III  vmn  we  time  o  I'iO 
In  want,  my  jili-n  646 
In  wuxliin  intlnit  Kt 
in  /ion  Gnil  in  ku  519 
Inoamftl«  I>.ity..  &3T 
Infinite  j.'y,  or  va  6M> 
Ineiiiteitrvti^'ttia  47 
iDnutiule  t'<  thiH  a  II.S 
Int|>iri-<t  wilti  pra  4m 
Int..  u?nii>l.ill  .11 1«  334 
Int..  thill  tiiii'i.y  n  S.Srt 
Into  lliy  hnii.l",  tn  3y6 
Inuru.l  to  ii.ivrrty  b'jit 
|h  cnirilii'.l  f.r  in  Sii 
ltliiri<iis..iilllmt  I'll 
In  not  eVn  iteiith  e.'.O 
linot tliy Krnr«ns  Ml 
U  tluru  n  lliiiiK  4t!l 
li  thi-re  n  thini;  til  4i'.1 
It  Im-uuiM  tn  File  b'O 
It  c.4t  thy  bl.».<l  ^Xi 
It  Imllow*  cv.ry  fM 
ItisJilil'llMKI  w  r, 
It  in.iW..  tliH  wn   l: 


i-lv.l 


ll  m.m.Nk.-cu.Iv  !■' 

lt»«...lly  rlo...r.  Jn; 

ItJi   n.-rtV  .•l.rt.  410 

Ita   |.U-iii«i;r> n   rnii  4'!^ 

Ita  ►n.  r.a    ►liriiie  &«<) 

ItmUcuuulliewli  179 

J-horivh.niriiit,  I  64 

J.'boviib,  Fnlhrr,  44 

JobuvHh.G.Hl  the  SVi 
Jeho%-uh,li.^l  the 

Sjiirit,  •hill.'...  853 

JebovHh,  in  three  67 

JcniKuU'iii  I  my  h  663 

Jrtin,  n.i-^pt  our  461 

JeniM  all  Iho  Jnv  %73 

Jeeui,  attin.l  ;  th  4.'-^ 

Jeeu*  cnii  iiiukn  a  64'i 

Jfati*,c»iifiriii  my  344 

Ifsiii,  <ii<«<-t'ntl<.a  91 

Jeaiit,  for  thin  we  297 

Jecua,  Frieiul  of  b  4'.'6 

Jraiia,  full  of  tnit  «M 

Ji'tut,  hiiil!  rnthr  113 

Jeaual  Imrin.'mou  l^.^ 

Ji>«uahiithai.'.l  r.)  4:(4 

Jeaua,  I  hiuii;  ni>o  '.>Vl 

Jeaiia,in  thy  gfi'iit  606 

jMut,  la  tby  uum  81 


JeetM  ia  plorifled  195 
Ji-Kus  ii  worthy  to  9 
JesiiB,  lit  Hll'thy  131 
JcBim,  lot  mv  niitu  5os 
.I.'nn,  let  (I'lr  fHit  6-.'l 
Ji-nia,  my  all  inal  546 
.lf»ua,  my  U...1!  I  4xJ 
Jvaui,  my  hi-art'a  105 
Jf«\t»,  m\  Shiphe  17S 
Ji-8ui,  my  stri'iijrt  V66 
JeHUK,  now  tcmh  I -.'7 
Ji-siia,  on  me  tx'iit  2:5 
J...ii«.   our    jrr.nt 

IliKhrricat.lIaa  119 
JoHii",   our    prfiil 

Hiphrrioat  Hut  IPO 
JiEua,  our  Lonl,  Ti 
Jraua,  our  timler  4'.'!* 
Jeaua  pr.'trcia;  m  bU>* 
Jeaua.  ai-o  my  (utn  S'.'l 
Ji.«u«,  auk  thy  w  V3i 
Jofua  the  anrlent  156 
Jvaua,  the  crxwni  SUI 
J..M,.'-    !!.,■  Nm:1       1 


J.um  tloirl 
Jt-u.,  thill.,  r 
Ji-aiK,  tliiiii-  ■ 
Jeaua,  th.ii  1 
Jeaua,  th. 'til- 
Jenua,  thy  1 
J..«ua,  thy  n 
J('«ua,  Ihv  n 
Ji.iiia,  lo'wh 
Jo.iml     If 

J4«»K-,  ^ 
J....1    . 

Je«u^ 
Ji-aiH,  > 
Jeaus,  W.J   tl. 
Join  we  then 
Join'd 


Knowing  as  I  am  563 

Ijimeaii  I  nm,  I  ta  8''9 
Ijiy  t..  thy  iiiiKht  .Sll 
IjiythysiipiMrnn  3'»9 
U-miiiitfoo  Jiwua'  4in) 
I>iirtiiii^''a  re.lun  605 
I.cave  me  not,  my  8(I1 
I.«.rtve  n»  unifunr.'l  433 
I^.iiVP  Ui  hia  ►.v  Ai:S 
lA>i  hy  the  liifM  40 
I>'.loM  hy  thine  im  til 
L.-HI  tfiiit  my  fcMt  M4 
Let  nir,  niiH  enrih  r.'.'4 
Let  all  thf  iiii|.'pl  537 
I..>t  all  the  niiti.  n  5->4 
Ut  all  the  aiiuiU  574 
Letall  whofor  th  4-;7 
lA-tall  whoowe  to  69 
l^t  anifer,  ainth,  8V9 
I.<-t  rnrea  like  a  w  439 
l^teiu-h  hiaainea  8:5 
Ia.I  earth  nn.l  hen  167 
T..'l.«rl!,  1,-in.  r.<  4^5 
'     ■    .     ■  ■    I  ,•     75 

V  I  'J 


.I...,  th 

i-rfrom 


im.' 


.1.  1,1  MR.  thy  witno 
..i4  l.,t  mo  with  h.rro 
.31  '  l.«>t  not  coiiisci.'nce 

-1    l.-t.  Ih.  r.flr.-t.-h 


one  apin 
Join'd  with  th.«« 
Joy  of  the  deeohtt 
J..vful  all  y«  iiHti 
Joyful,  with  all  th 
Juiltre  not  the  I» 
Juatly  luigbt  thy 

Keep  the  ionlawh 
Kind  lnt.>rre!iaor, 
Kiiidled  his  relent 


-1...     1.  ! 
6S(,  :  Lrt 

677  ]Ut 

6^1  Lei 
lS3|Lot 


th.j  ,1  lob  wo 
the  ehlrrapra 
the  fniitJi  of  i; 
the  livini;  her 
the  living  alo 
the  rHiiaom'd 
there  bo  lii,'ht 
tlii'se.  ()  (}.«1, 
this  l)l.-»t  hop 
this  my  every 
thrones,  and  p 
throncrinKniul 
thy  blooil,  by 


722  LNDEX  OF  \r.K-r.-. 

k»-w  iK  '    '    -  'I  not*"**  w  r-!   '        ■      -  •■  '      ■      -^ 


k»^«  u 

'  ant  fwr.  lb  : . 

kiam.. 

IK4  tri  iKm  ; 

irrjL'.,... 

■'"'  '  *••  '  • 

t.*tk«kl)wlf «  . 

k«C  W  a^  U>y  : 

ti.  k    u.  h  V  .<    •    . 

(ii*ft.<««  a.  . 


■:.  It.  »-..t  : 


.*.»« 


is! 


iU  Ms'laikBa«ll.4r«Mii>  rtt 


.^vi:{ 


INDEX  OF  VERSES. 


725 


My  mwioai  ^flult 
My  heart,  wliirh 
My  hniM-,  my  tn« 
Mv  liiiinl.lf.l  »'ul 
My  life  I  w..ulilan 
Mvlifeu»iul»»I> 
My  lifp,  my  bl.Knl 
My  liff,  my  |X'rti 
My  liflU-drv#,wit 
My  li|>(«liHlldwo 
My  li|i*  wiib  (till 
My  L..r.l.  il  in.l.o 
My  iiii-«iui|rff  III  fr 
My  mind,  Uy  Ihy 
My  <>rt-ri-pf-HU'<i  1> 
My  i>iie  (lemre  hi- 
My  piuiriii.iK  hold 
My  |»'it.'c,  my  lif 
My  lirnvi  r  liiilti  p 
MyWi.i.r.l.yl.i 
Mv  S»vi..ur,  I1..W 
MySivi,,ur,  l.-l  111 
My  niii'i  iiiriirnM 
My  loll  nin  eiiirni; 
MynoiilniidnllKii 
My  colli  broitki  (U 
My  KMil,  in  iili'iuii 
Klywiul  li<>«  liuiiit> 
My  aoul  <>)■<■%■■  the 
Mv  aoul  nlmil  th« 
Mv~ult.it..M  ,lt 


My.i"n!,l.  r.l.al 
My  »l--miriu.t  n*! 
My  mfrrinit  timn 
My  ih.  iitrliu  lir  o 
My  tr.-!-!'.!  ■  »»» 
My  ns.tl.K»ii..iil.  r 
My  will  1,1.  iw.n,. 
My  >»illini{»«'ul  w 
My  Wi(d<'iii  iinil 
Myrind*  of  briKlil 
i'>'»t;lf  I  mnni'ta* 
Murh  of  uiy  time 
Muft  1  bo  citrrioil 

Nature,  in  wild  « 
Nav  Uill  jneld.l 
^'eiinor  iin,  nor  0 
Ne'er  Wl  til)  Kl'r 
Ne'er  think  ihf  vi 
NeVr  win  a  hj-arl 
Ne'er  will  Ihe  Lo 


1 1  Nf  r»r  lit  the  wnr  851 
Ifll  I  NVvff  j.ivp  nor  io  91 
4'>H  J  Ni-VL-rnhtill  I  wiin  460 
'Mi  Ntver  wiU  I  rem  'i'j4 
;<♦)!  1  N.w  lime,  new  fa  8firt 
•WtllMiflit  unto  nifc'ht  3ft0 
aso  Nii'p'd  by  Iho  wi  (,hv 
V5>*  I  No  arceuU  How,  893 
■ir.\   s..  „„/.  r,  I,.-,.. .  f  f,',:', 


AM  I  .NO  nii're 
BHS    NoiniTol 

4.M    N.,  „,.  r..  1 


liti  I  No  :  Ui-'Ugli  lb«>  a  'i-b 
8<I5  NoiieoUfl  will  be  lol 
^n:  'Vutio  who  are  Iru  41i 
',  ni  he  in  Ihe  'il 
I  lilceilinir  bird  IM 
r-Hrth,  m.r  all  Sll 
•   1.  I    111.,   t     ■!  -J-IS 


:.i> 

St  a  d.uUld  lU  -r.b 
Nut  nil  <iur  irmana  177 
I  N't  all  the  har|«  Ml 
I  N'^t  aii(fid  toni; V'l  bi^ 
Not  in  the  nuine  ■i.S 
Nut  in  the  t'mba  130 
Not  now  on /.inn '1  44 
Not  one.  but  nil  ou  15'i 
N.  t  to  tho  lust !  T  4-11) 
Not  whiit  we  wi«  37H 
Ni'thinK  hutb  the  674 
Nothiiiif  I  Biik  or  870 
Nolhint?  il  worth  W4 
Nothing  loM  will  3-iS 
Nutliiui;  oD  earth  305 
Nothing  ye  inexc  U\'i 
Nuw  0*  yuolerday  474 


Vow  Mpbii,  thftn  G  158 
Now,  Fiithor.Son  SOS 
Now.fr.iiithythr  235 
Now  God  invlles;  19S 
NowKlory  IoO.mI  1 88 
Now  T  reiieiif  ;  no  609 
Niw,  if  lliy  ({rurj  -JSl 
Nowin-lin.'iiieto  'iU 
N.  w  II   hii   truth     9S 

V  il  Ihe  arocpt   l'.i9 

V  ,  Jfiui,  nnw  l:'.6 

>  li-nd  thy  K'ra  3i4 

>  let  me  iT'i'D  *  3 
.  let  me  in  the  4^9 

ImI  our  diirk  4"  6 

-  l.t  the  world  14S 

^  let  Ihy  Spirit  ■i9<> 

. .  Ixinl,  1  hiiT  3^4 

V,  U.rd,  tnwh   1><1 

.  .  ..Iv  11.. w,  a  6^^ 

',  lile,     K4 

V  fii  ;v.'S 

.  '.  •K-.'ll 

ir,  let      :•,« 

,  iMis  i.jiir,  no  181 
A  the  full  ifhri  611 
^ ,  then,  my  U  3-^1 
.  •^,  then,  the  ce  137 
N..W  tooureyuid  IH 
N.  wtolheGiilof  Mi 
Now  to  thre,  thou  67S 
Now  to  thy  hi  use  3S-« 
Now  will  wehUw  &;!l 
Now,  ye  nei-dy,  CO  'iui 
Number 'd  aiaoug  640 

Oarm  mo  with  th  421 
O  be  a  nobler  |«r  6A'* 
O,  be  thou  pre«tn  y9 
O  believe  the  reco  iOT 

0  bid  thii  tnllini;  357 
O,  by  theftn(fui»h  S-l 
OchnnRe  tlu'xo  he  1^8 
O,  clothe  their  wo  134 

01  come,  and  rei^  59i 
Oc<  me,  nnd  with  -ilO 
O,  ronie  t<j  thy  eer  b-i 
O  death!  where  ii  4.'.i 
Odonotiuffer  hi  411 
Odo  thou  nlwiij-e  5H 
Center  thii  desol  -^19 
OFiilberof  merri  ZSi 
O  for  a  faith  hke  401 
O  for  a  lowly,  coo  Sol 
Oforatnimpilvo  lb5 
U  fur  that  powvr  lt)t 


f 


^^^^^^ 

li 

1   1 

li 

H          ^B     1 

^^       4 

^1 

726 


INDEX  OF  \-ERSE3. 


O  (-r  tU  4mU  t4  tV) 

O  (Of  Ikk  k>T«  k(  « 
O.lbrlbytnilkaB  M 

O  rvf    m«   futh.  i>l 

Of 

O'. 
O' 

Ou _. 

U  G«id  e«  U«.  n 
0C<i4,lW<«wtai  •!• 

OK«*N«v*bora  tn 
0Wr7k«<U 

Oha|>prMM«*b«M 
Ok*M7Mil«lki    tl 

o  b«M  a«rf-i  ««••  iM 

O  b«Mk««  Id  W  «• 
O  bl4«  Uui  Mif  fr  «| 
OMr.kUy.Mr  M 
Ohamtmm  wmi  Wl 
OlM>«»luai  Ilk* 
0%cm  m^t'rmtm  W 

O  J«Mi<  •MMT.     40 

OJ«M»,cimiUlU  Ml 
O  Jmiw.  fbll  of  fff  mi 
O  J««a«,  If  Uw  U  CM 
O  J«nM,tt»«  ar  tW 
Oi«ni>,«f  UmI 
1)  Jmm,  mm  rpc 
O  J«M>,  n4««s. 
O  J«M^lWm  to 
OWinwWMlkr  tM 
O  Wt  M*  MT«r  M  MO 

O  U«  O^TMiiM  Ml 

O  Wt  ow  b«wt  M  1» 

OMnttfkvWMy  IM 
UWllUtKV«WMMt 
O  U«  IW  MMM  ttl  »M 
O  Ui  Um«  ail  tk*  %4» 
OMtWiiftirt  |« 
O  bl  IhM*  aMlk  14* 
OUlltlMMTlMS  IM 
O  Ut  Uiy  riMa  SM 
O  1*1  U>y  ^mU**  M« 
O.UlUy  fT»r*ia  U 
OUiayltckli^y  m 
O  Wl  \hj  k>f«  My  tl 
O  Wt  ihr  rM^  b*  Ut 
O  kiikj  mand  «tft 


O  Wt  thy  Sf>«nt  *h  «4$ 
O  Wt  ■§ all  j.^ liA  4I> 
O  Wt  w  kr  ikjr  e>  >r: 
0  M  M  M  tk*  419 


o  U(ki  diTiM  I  m 

OllChtarZ*«,M  Ml 

Olui«^MtrM«»44  IM 
0LaH6o4AlM  Ml 
O  Un,  Wnw  •!•  M 
O  Lot4.  If  mmtrj  M« 
0  Larl.  Mf  •«>ft  Mt 
OI««<l.<»WikM  M 
0W««.ik^lx««««4 
OL-iv*   i>  V.    .  ,.  4*1 

O  »»*  ■  •      -« 

Omh7  I  '-».m  >  •   ^y 

OaMyibM*  Iky  «il 

SmmfttmnOM  4M 
Myllo^bk««H 
0  mmf  I  ••««?  la  Mi 
OBMyltHMylk  Mt 
OMajlatininm  KH 
O  BMV  I  traaifJi  440 
OoMrlwi^ayii  14 
On«X  Bty  W<4i»*  9I» 
O  ia*y  ny  •r«l,  *  4M 
O  Mkjr  so  fWaiy  Mt 
O  mtky  tm»  Wm  M» 
OwfovmMwk  411 
Ot  ■Mywtynif  414 
0  MMy  tk«  grwto  4M 
Obmij  Um  fTMl  Mt 
Ommf%k»Vfmfm  M« 
OMyttoVwZ*  14 
Oa«ylk«Mceff  M 
OsMylkMakM*  4M 
0  MMy  IMm  on  IM 
OaMyllili««^.  4r-> 
O  My  Iky  MWk    !<• 

IMVHiylMt.    |k- 
O  MM*  Uy  SfWrt 

•MiOvaMk..  414 
O  wiy  wt  all  k«  441 
Ommfw*tUum4» 
•  ■My  wall, III  4M 
O  say  w«  all  in«  Ml 
Oaay  «••«■«  tn 


O  m«T  w#,  L/sH,  111 
I)  tiwT  rnr  Ihn-Of  III 
O.  m«T  w,  xnfA  S«1 
ilti  »!.l  In  «  rm  9«) 
<>r,>  .fl.i.lr.l  U  &I4 
(1  n.  t»r  »..(T^r  n>»  «  ul 
>\  ■  r  l»»l.U- .  ih  f..." 
O  f;«oi  tc  rx  i;.v  4M 
,0  txMT*  tt*  U>  d>  U4 
O  r>m>m>«r  Bf  to  tt!> 
O  •••d  Iky  Itckt  410 
OaHnn*  tk>*«l  4U 
0,ak*llao«*ana  144 
Otrar*  BMy*!,!  Cr 
OilMvatf  lky«0«  49 
OtkMallaMawo  Art 
0(teitMck,»lk  43) 
Olkall«MUail  Vf 
O  Ikat  t  VMld  fof  3*4 
0  IkM  I  ««>«M  tk«  »l 
Otkalltt«M,wi  tn 
O  tkal  I  Mictii  ai  tM 
O  Ual  I  ■iiffkt  ao  Ml 
O  ikal  1 8»rrt,  a*  tit 
O  Ikal  I  a»«.  ft«  m 
Otkal  laowlk* 
Mmtgkt.....  m 
Ml  I  ar^lka 
..^tca  anrkt...  tM 

SIkal  ■>  e»  Ik*  m 
tkainaoarfMB  M 
OthataMvoaU  Ml 
O  11.U  oiy  k«art  4M 
O  ikM  aiy  imtm  IM 
OUatowlMika  IW 
OikalMfftaiMa  IM 
OUalMtlEiMk  VM 
OikallkaCMbr  Ml 
OlkallkapaHbctni 
Oltel  Ik*  wcfU 

««ktk»a«...  «i 
Oikat  Ika  «Mri4 

■uffkilaM«aa4  HI 
OllkaiUM»ari4 

tk«**i  mHr<M..  4M 

•' '-my  »» 

-c  m 

•  \h  4« 
tk  III 
(M;.«i«.iri  T.«>4*  111 
O  Ikal,  wiiltrvl  a  4M 
O  lk«  laatafoM  k  tit 
Olk«li^»rt«a«IU 
O  IkM,  aWa4,lB  M 
0.lteli»kal««a  IM 
OikM  iliilikly  »• 


INDEX  OF  VERSES. 


729 


Show  them  the  bl 
Shudder  n>>t  In  ya 
Shut  upm  unbelie 
Since  by  thy  lit;h 
SiDoe  I  niuHt  fijfht 
Since  thou  »  pitjn 
Smoe  thou  hiutt  bi 
Since  thnu  would 
Singrof  hiB  ihniiz 
SiuK  to  the  iJird  1 
Sinif  w*"  Ihi-n  in  J 
Sink  down,  ye  se 
Rinneni,  exjiuct  ih 
5uiiirni,  fnineiirt 
Sinners,  his  lifi?  fo 
Sinners  of  lOd  tho 
Sinnere,  turn ;  wh 
Sinoere,  whi««  lo 
8iun«?r»,  wriiiiK  w 
Sin'i  dereitfiiliiei 
6mi-ll  the  swr-fto 
Smile  oD  tny  iniua 
Sonr  we  n'n*  whe 
go  be  It;  let  thin ■ 
So  bl>H<tn«  the  hu 
So  fudva  It  BiiniTiie 
So  I  miiy  Ihv  Spir 
So  Jeitui  I'M  Ic'd  I'D 
So  Jr«ii»  Blejit  , — 
60  Ift  tliy  gritre 
80  mHy  our  youth 
80  iTiKy  the  uiibcli 
So  may  the  words 
So  shall  I  bless  th 
So  thnll  iny  wulk 
Snshull  I'ursun'ir 
So  shHJl  the  britfh 
So  shuti  the  vi«iu 
Soshall  the  world 
Soshull  ihy  <-h..ic 
So  (hall  we  pniy 
So  when  uisiltiii-e 
So  when  my  latus 
So,  when  on  /i.>D 
So,  whene'er  the 
So  wrvtrlifd  mid 
Svlc,  SuK-exibtini; 
S^m^  of  praise  it 
S..ii8ofG..d,y.ur 
Soon  AS  frmn  eurt 
Soon  as  the  evi-ni 
Soon  OS  the  in"m 

the  light  reveitl 
Soun  as  the  uinm 

with  r'>tes 

goon  u  w»  imw 


3S4  iSo^'n,  b(im*  on  tim 
4'1-j  ]Soon  fri.ni  us  the 
•2'.'4  S'v-.n  shnll  I  lenm 
1!i3  Socn  shttll  ocean's 
439  I  Soon  shall  our  dou 
5:in|So.)n8hall  wehea 
47i  Soi.n  to  come  to  e 
3i6  Soon  will  our  eart 
8 !  Soon  will  the  Uul 
57  I  Sorrow  and  fear  & 
4'.'i>  jSoul  of  my  soul,  r 
54'.'  I  Source  of  sweetes 


Source  of  truth,  w 
Sov'reifrn  Father 
S|>euk  !  and  the  w 
S;)eiik  but  the  re 
Spe»k,  ^racifiis  L 
Speak,  LtJ,  and 
S|>*Mk  the  sec  'nd 
Speak  thy  pitril'n 
Speak  to  niv  warr 
S|vnk,  with  that 
Spirit  of  fiiith,  my 
Sjnrit  of  grace  '.  a 
Spirit  of  gnwce  I  O 
S(urit  of  life,  and 
Spirit  of  lufht,  ei 
Si'irilof  purity  an 
.Spirit  of  trui  hand 
Spirit  of  Inith,  bu 
Spotless,  sincere, 
Spn-ad  for  thee,  t 
Spreiiil  throiitch  th 
S|>riiikle  me,  Kavi 
Sprinkled  now  wi 
Stitnd  then  in  his 
Standing  now  as 
Still  art  thou  over 
Still  h.avy  u  thv 
Still  hide  me  in  tn 
Still  hold  my  soul 

in  life,  I  pray. . 
Still  b.ddmvsoul 

m  second  fife. . . 
Still  h.Od  the  star 
Still  lei  him  with 
Still  let  it  on  the 
Still  let  me  live  th 
Still  let  them  cou 
Still  k't  thy  tears 
Still  let  thy  wisd 
Still  let  us  own  ou 
Stiil,  Lord,  thy  sa 
Still  ninvl  tnjstin 
Still  may  I  walk 
SuU  may  iby  dii 


1 9^ '  Still  m'.y  we  to  on  429 
3e4  Still,  OLord,  or.r  430 
550  Still  our  Advocate  lOS 
664  Still  restless  natur  71 
467  Still  sure  tome  th  831 
8  Still  to  the  lowly  209 
378 1  Still  we  believe,  a  408 
COS, Still  we  wait  fur  22'2 
4C6 ,  Strani^ers  and  pil  4S6 
531  StnppM  of  each  e  531 
308 1  Strive  we,  in  aCTe  4:8 
lJ4|Stn.n?  Create. r,S  S:S 
603;Strf.nt;er  his  love  3'.'4 

31  Stronger  than  de  ':'6 
597  Struuiflo  throuirh  6C5 
41R  Subdue  in  lu  the  418 
2:0iSubiIuethej)"weT  117 
240 1  Sublime  on  his  ei  6^3 
3-.'5  Submissive  I*' thy  633 
IH  SubsiKUasinusa  6*0 
4ia  Such  blessiusn.,  fr  il 
l'.i7  Such  IS  the  Chris  64g 
153;Surnn(jSon.fin  S".'3 
COO  I  Sun  ami  moon  are  6t".4 

30|Siipen  T  to  my  fo  SCO 
lil|Supply  whatevtr  4i8 
12'2Siipruiiie  anil  alls  69 
l';4|Sure  lU  Ihy  truth  147 
592,SurilyI»hull,  tlie  341 
l-.'2iSv:rely  m  us  the  b  2i>8 
102, Surely  thi^u  canst  245 
212  Surely  thou  didst  419 
5K9  Sweet  fields  beyo  55 » 
351  Sweet  is  the  day  149 
211  Sweet  U>l>ok  bac  3VS 
433  Sweet  to  lo.kinw  395 


Sweet  U.relWth  395 
Sweet  to  rejoics  i  399 
Sweet  were  his  w  6118 
Sweetly  may  we  421 
Swift  I  ascend  the  543 
Swift  through  the  75 
Swift  to  my  reflcu  33i 
Sworn  to  destroy  'ii% 

Take,  eat,  thU  is  180 
2J^Tukeuiyi..Torhea  313 


Take  my  soul  aud  316 
Take tlied>ar pur  355 
Take  us  into  thy  297 
Teach  all  the  uat  128 
Teach  me  to  live  364 
Te.ich  my  weak  h  10« 
Teach  them  U)  so  134 
Teach  us,  in  ever  461 
Tevli  tu,  ia  wato  198 


730 


INDEX  OF  N^ERSES. 


T<*S  -J  tf    !•.<•.  Vr   T)  •  Isr-'   !..tw  9^4   "Po  »!n*'.>m  T^^-    «l 
'f.   .  '  •      ■    1«T 

T  »t 

.:» 

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•i 

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:  ".s 
.  1 


INDEX  OF  VERSES. 


'31 


Tho  ronghoT  the 
The  nwh  of  iinm 
The  oncred,  true, 
The  BRints  in  his 
The  gftinU,  when 
The  Bcuurfte,  the 
The  neHbulielil  hi 
The  stcrel  ff  the 
The  »eed  iif  ain's 
The  ihnrpnP5Hiif  t 
The  sikrhiiiB  vnoK, 
The  smilini:!<iif  th 
TheS"iu.fG.Mi  ,D 
Tlieii.ul  l.y  fi4ilh 
The  iprintf'n  «vre 
The  Stnc  the  Lu 
The  Bt'Tiii  is  htid 
The  letiilH;st  h.ii 
Tlie  tetii|«»l  tbut 
The  thiiiiki  I  owe 
Tlie  thiri(;  surpitM 
The  thiiii:*  uukno 
The  thunder  of  ih 
T)ie  thuiidem  <.(  h 
The  t'.krm  i.f  tliy 
The  trump  Bhull 
The  trumpet  luu 
The  truth  <.f  our 
Tlie  tyi  e»  nnd  fi(( 
The  imivenuil  Ki 
Tlio  veil  ia  rtiit;  i 
The  veil  ■  f  uiibel 
1  he  v.il  thnl  hid 
Tlie  viiieyiird  of  t 
Tlie  wiiti-hiui'ti  jo 
The  water  cannot 
The  WHY  the  holy 
The  wuv  thou  hu 
The  wel'l  of  life  Ui 
The  wlolo  crrali 
The  whole  trium 
The  wiiiler'i,  rii;;h 
The  w,  rd  of  G.Hi 
The  wor.ii  of  lii9 
The  worl.l  nnd  S 
The  world  .-HN  ne 
The  World  cnnno 
The  world  ro.-ede 
The  World,  sin,  d 
The  world's  and 
The  year  rolls  rou 
The  young,  the  ol 
Thee  all  the  choi 
Thee,  KM  cur  God, 
Thee,  Father,  So 
.Thee,  holy  Kath 


571  IThee,  in  tiie  wata 
2fi9  Thee  in  thv  plori 
164lThee  let  the  fath 
5fil  [Thee  let  us  prais 
Sfi'Theo,  only  thee, 
87  (Thee,  Son  cf  man 
61  Thee  the  fir»t-bor 
SlSJThee  we  expert, 
313  Thee,  while  man, 
311  iThee  while  the  fi 
466 'Thee  will  I  love, 
541  Thee  will  I  set  at 
4iS  Their  b'Hlies  in  t 
6;iii  'Tkeir  misery  let  t 
614  'Their  ransoin'dfp 
ISn'Th^ir  souls  with 
P'.'J  Their  toils  are  ras 
e.'.S  Thnr  w..rk»  of  pi 
l:\i  Their  worihip  no 
ass  Then,  as  we  join 
V65  I  Then  bless  his  bo 
•2f,i  \  Then  dur  aNjul  th 
611  ,Then  ev.-rv  inur 
6J|Th.n,  KnUier,  an 
161  Then,  follow'd  by 
651;Th.-n  from  the  c 
610  Then  give,  «>r  Ink 
126|Th,n  LnllflujHhl 
9:!  Then  in  a  nobler, 
\9  Thi-n,  in  thy  pre* 
93  I  Then  Icnvo  uio  n 
913  1  Then  let  me  on  t 
Se  jThen  let  our  hear 
l^nlThen  let  our  hum 
IvS'Then  Ictoorsorro 


89 

Then  let  the  b.  p«  63S 

910 

Then  let  the  last,  f.bx 

166 

Then  let  llio  thun  612 

351 

Then  let  the  wor  661 

9 

Th..n  let  us   nd or     11 

666 

Then  let  us  all  th  3i>9 

64-J 

Then  let  us  ever  416 

«IM 

Th.n  let  us  tludl  299 
Then  K-t  us  liHsto  611 

1S5 

3is 

Then  Ktus  in  his  151 

201 

Then  let  us  luwfu  4i2 

Hb 

Then  let  us  make  421 

4(13 

Then  let  ua  see  t  102 

4n6 

n.en  let  us  fit  be     f-6 

6'il 

Thcu  let  us  still  g  33S 

C35 

Then  let  us  wail 

142 

the  sound 616 

S3 

Then  let  us  wait 

86 

to  hear  The  tru  629 

63-.> 

Then,  en  thy  pl'.ri    43 

61 

Then  peace  relur  615 

Then  p«>r»ievero  ti  43t 
Then  rape,  ye  st  539 
Then,  Savi-ur,  th  639 
Th.n  shiill  God,  139 
Then  shall  I  Bee,  a  149 
Then  shall  my  ch  464 
Then  shall  my  dr  046 
Thin  shall  mvlip  £43 
Then  Bhall  my  th  463 
Then  shall  our  he  3C 
Then  shall  the  wo  414 
Tli>-n  shall  wars  a  696 
Then  shall  we  lir  29 
Then  »<rrow,  tou  447 
Then  lake  voiir  g  97 
Then  the  lust  jud  661 
Thrn  the  Sun  if  r  15J 
Then.tli.n.  iiiyut  314 
Then,  tinfly  war  20J 
Then,  W.lhy  court  357 
Then  unt-i  the  !>•  623 
Tlun.  when  ll>«  417 
Then,  when  the  w  3*9 
Th.-n  will  he  ow  4>*9 
Thmwilk  I  at  thi  469 
Th.n  will  I  tell  t  9'rb 
Then,  wiib  angel  89 
Then  with  our  sp  117 
Thin,  wiib  Iho  vi  3-7 
Thence  lie  ar-se,  65^ 
There  all  our  gno  512 
Thiro  all  the  slii  653 
1  hire  dw.Us  the  565 
Th.re  ev.-rliuitiii<  654 
Tlure  fuith  Ufu  659 
Thire  f  r  roe  the  244 
There  frn^rant  fl  559 
There  gt-nerous  fr  &5S 
There  1  slmll  bat  440 
There,  if  thy  Spi  8t*4 
There,  in  Worship  3^ 
There  is  •  day  of  441i 
There  is  n  death,  201 
Thi-re  ia  a  erent  196 
There  ia  a  home  559 
There  is  a  place,  339 
There  is  a  river  pu  5u3 
There  is  a  scene,  839 
There  is  a  world  647 
There  is  my  hmis  569 
There  Jesus  bids  409 
There  let  it  f..r  t  344 
There  let  us  all  w  25 
There,  on  a  pi  rio  109 
There  our  High  P  179 
There  loinU  of  al  Md 


732 


INDEX  OF  VERSES. 


Tb»r»  .K^J  t    V  p  S:»  '  Ti...  a  l>.' 
Th»r«  th«   }.  ii,|..  l«i   Tl  .•  W   I 
•n>«r»,  IhfTt.m:  •  l?j   T;.  I  li  «    ■ 

IV-.;..    .  •...■...     4:    TV...  ..  I- 

T-  ■    !.'.*'Tk:.  l.l!..    • 


1 

•  Ti    Tt  t   !»•.  ;•. 

T 

•    i    l\:..r.:y  I 

T..,,  -     -  ...  .. 

..M    Th  •  It..   ....    .          , 

Ti...    -  .»i  .1-.. 

♦.  .    r    ..i:...  ^-"   .. 

b-..!    1 

n»r'.->..nt!..t 

*?.*    Hi..  ■,.!   I    i    f  r 

4«l    1 

The-..  -.:•,  u-,t- 

il'j     I>.;'S^rhu»    .;« 

s:.s  1 

T-'.'.  »     -r,,^l. 

*,-  T-r.^-t    <.t  U.y  t 

*,*     T: 

Th.^'*.:-..  U.   . 

<li    TV  iS.f  th.  •./!'« 

IM   T 

r^'..   ri  .  ;.    .f 

ii«  Tb. ««  •'.  i'-.  1  T 

♦--  T; 

TSi-.-  U^iU  ^^J^ 

14    T^.  ..  t,         ..     .t 

»>- 1  n 

Tl....  ...  0    U 

f.l      Ih    ««    0.    .•'-!T       .J 

M  T: 

Tb..,  1  -.,-  ,k 

4l    1h     >  »:.       r  •.    'k 

t*   11 

T^'..  u».  ;.-     1 

•  ;  *    T  ■.    a    » -1  •  1  i     1  ^1 

•>.    T' 

r... .- 1  ■.    • 

;  •  :     1        ,  .. .  • 

i 

T»..w.   X 

Tb...  . 

rh.r  - 

Ti»..  .-            .  • 

r.'> .    - ..  -. 

TK.v  .->*'.   t  ■/  . 

Th»T.       •       . 

T>.T..^ 

T>.T.       . 

Tk'»u  . 

T  I 

1       •  - 

T^  •  •  ' 

T  ■  - 

■ 

1  ■•'* 

1  n 

t  J 


INDEX  OF  NTIRSES. 


733 


Though  nMe«n,  I 
Thoogh  or  worthy 
Though  we  here 
Tbre*  in  one,  and 
Thrico  blesMd,  bl 
Tbriee  blptt  will 
Thrice  eomfwrUib 
Thrice  harpy  tii'i 
Thrice  hofvl'thin 
Through  all  rlt-ru 
Throui;li  all  his  ni 
Through  all  iSoi-i. 
Through  ull  the  in 
Through  euch  l* 
Through  e»  «rry  pe 
Through  grace  we 
Through  huliletid 
rhroiigh  much  di 
Through  the  rich 
Throuijh  tht  vitUe 
Through  Ihce.we 
Through  thee,  wb 
Through  tribuluti 
Throughout      the 

d.'C|.  thy  footat 
Throughout      the 

dosrrl  way 

Throughout  Ihe  u 
Thr^ugh'>ut  the  w 
Thunder  and  hail 
Tbu«  choKtrn'd,  c 
Thua  Chriat  our  g 
Thu»  fair  was  /.«< 
Thai  humbly  t»u 
1hua,Liird,  while 
Thuimay  i  druik. 
Thu*  Diny  we  all 
Thu»  may  we  «in 
Thua  might  I  hid 
Thu»  on  the  h-«v 
Thua  prueont  itil 
That  lavivi.  may 
Thui  shall  th-  •> 
Thui  ihiill  Uiy  m 
Ihui  iptikv  the  10 
Thua  star  by  ttiir 
Thua,  ttrong  in  hi 
Thus,  Ih.uiih  the 
Thuf,  Uiui  niiiy  I 
Thui  to  the  b^rd 
Oliui,  wh«n  lifv's 
Thua,  whfu  the  n 
Thua,  while  o'er 
Thai,  while  onr  g 
Thua,  while  the 
lAua.  wlule    thy 


Thua  will  the  cha  419  iThy  only  will  be  340 
Thus,  with  my  th  36T  Thv  people.  Lord,  ei^a 
Thuii  Wiiulil  my  r  361  Thr  p.>,.r  were  bo  371 
Thy  allfurroundi  56  Thy  power,  and  tr  19'i 
Thy  augeU  ahull  310  Thy  jK.wer  I  pnni  Vi 
Thy  blood  and  n^  343  Thv  i>'.wer  ill  hu  46'J 
Thy  bl.«  d  ahull  o  'in  Thy  p..wer  is  in  i  6J 
Thv  b-dy,  broken  163  Thy  powei  omnip  6"3 
T!'v  ,■,.!!    if  I   rv...  -iJ^  T',; 


(nithfiil,  wiae  ■; 
fuv  .lur  all  m  •;:       . 
fuT'-ur  ami  t  'i:.<    1 
fl..ah.  (oerlm  S*a,Tl.y 
g.ntlo  111 
giftK,  aliu 

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gl..ri  n" 


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Thy  loTe  bath  a!s 
Thy  love,  ao  free. 
Thy  lore  the  p-iw  ; 
Thy  loTing.  powo 
Thy  mercy  never 
Thy  monionoue  a 
Thy  mighty  Nura 
Thy  Name,  Jehov 
Thy  name  aaWat 
Thy  Name  we  bl 
Thy  nature  be  ni 
Thy  nature,  graci 
Thy  needful  help. 
Thy  nuin'roua  wo 
Thy  on'nag  atUl 


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iTiinr  U'  riiwntth  V30 
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Tudoryj.th.udo  8:9 
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lutf  i  'Tia  iv*t'i7  all,  Md 


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